drift

• 指缓慢、逐渐的移动或变化，从一种位置、方向或状态转向另一种，常由外部力量引起。

A noun referring to a continuous, gradual movement or change from one position, direction, or state to another, often caused by external forces.

1. Slow movementB1formal

   A slow, continuous movement from one place to another, often without control.

   缓慢移动

   • The drift of the boat was caused by the current.
   • Snowdrifts blocked the road after the blizzard.
   • The drift of the clouds suggested a change in weather.

   同义词floatflowglidemeanderslidewander

2. B2informal

   The general meaning or intention of what someone says or writes.

   主旨

   • I didn't catch every word, but I got the drift of his argument.
   • The drift of the conversation turned to politics.
   • She explained the drift of the plan in simple terms.

   同义词essencegistimportmeaningpurportsensesignificancetenorthrust

3. Geological depositB2formalscientific

   A large mass of material, such as sand or snow, deposited by wind or water.

   风积物

   • The desert is covered with sand drifts.
   • Glacial drift consists of rocks and soil left behind by moving ice.
   • The wind created a drift of leaves against the fence.

   同义词accumulationalluviumbankdepositheapmoundpilesediment

• 动词，表示在气流或水流的带动下缓慢移动，也指漫无目的地从一个地方或一种状态转移到另一种地方或状态。

A verb used to indicate the act of being carried slowly by a current of air or water, or moving aimlessly from one place or situation to another.

1. Move slowly without controlB1formal

   To be carried along by currents of air or water, often without a clear direction.

   漂流

   • The boat began to drift away from the shore.
   • Leaves drifted slowly down the river.
   • The balloon drifted across the sky.

   同义词bobfloatglidewaft

2. B2formal

   To move or change gradually from one state, opinion, or situation to another.

   逐渐改变

   • Their conversation drifted from politics to sports.
   • He drifted into a deep sleep.
   • The company's focus drifted away from its original mission.

   同义词gravitatemoveshiftslideveer

3. Wander aimlesslyB2informal

   To move or live without a clear purpose or plan.

   漫无目的地漂泊

   • After college, he drifted from job to job.
   • She drifted through life without any real ambition.
   • They drifted around Europe for a few months.

   同义词amblefloatgallivantmeanderrambleroamstraywaftwander

   反义词directfocussettlesteer

短语动词变体drift awaydrift off