aground
UK/əˈgraund/US/ә'graund/
C2
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 Englishagroundother
=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.