anchor
UK/'æŋkә/US
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Definitions
n.
A heavy device dropped to the seabed to moor a vessel; a person or thing providing stability and support.
锚；支柱，精神支柱
v.
To secure a vessel with an anchor; to fix or fasten something firmly in place.
抛锚；固定，使稳定
Root Breakdown
Native Englishanchorother
=anchor
Common Collocations
- 1.drop anchor抛锚
- 2.anchor point锚点
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ship dropped anchor in the shallow harbor to avoid further drifting.
- 2.
Meditation serves as an anchor for mental stability in chaotic times.