flotation
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/fləʊˈteɪʃn/
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/fləʊˈteɪʃn/
When a company starts selling its shares to the public for the first time to get money.
The company planned its flotation carefully to attract investors.
该公司仔细规划其上市过程以吸引投资者。
The ability to stay on the surface of the water without sinking.
Lifeguards use flotation devices to help swimmers who are struggling in the water.
救生员使用浮力装置帮助在水中挣扎的游泳者。