afloat /əˈfloʊt/ adjective Learner's definition of AFLOAT
not used before a noun
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: floating on water（在水上）漂浮着 2
: having enough money to continue : able to continue without suffering financial failure（经济上）能够维持，能够周转 -
The inheritance kept them afloat for years.那份遗产使他们几年内衣食无忧。
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trying to keep the business afloat努力维持公司的运转
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struggling to stay afloat辛苦地维持生计