aground

🇬🇧 UK/əˈgraund/🇺🇸 US/ә'graund/
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Definitions

adj.

(Of a ship or boat) stuck on the bottom in shallow water; unable to float free

搁浅的

adv.

Onto or on the bottom in shallow water; in a stranded position

搁浅地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
agroundother
=aground

Common Collocations

  • 1.run aground搁浅
  • 2.go aground触礁
  • 3.ship aground船搁浅

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The fishing boat ran aground on the rocky shore during the storm.

  • 2.

    The cargo ship ran aground during the storm.

  • 3.

    The cargo ship was left aground when the tide went out.

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