drift
UK/drift/US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To move slowly without control, carried by water, wind, or other forces; to wander without purpose.
漂流；漫无目的地游荡
n.
The act of drifting; a gradual movement or deviation caused by external forces; a general tendency or direction.
漂流；趋势；动向
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdriftother
=drift
Common Collocations
- 1.drift away漂走
- 2.drift toward趋向
- 3.drift off睡着
Example Sentences
- 1.
Ice floes drift slowly southward in the Arctic waters during spring melting.
- 2.
There is a drift toward more casual dress codes in modern workplaces.
- 3.
He tends to drift off to sleep during boring afternoon lectures.