raft
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/ræft/
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/rɑːft/
A flat structure made of wood pieces tied together, used as a boat or floating platform.
The kids used a raft to cross the small river.
孩子们用木筏过河。
A small boat made of rubber or plastic, filled with air.
The two airmen inflated the life raft.
两名飞行员给救生筏充气。
A large number or amount of something.
A whole raft of new proposals were presented at the meeting.
会议上提出了一大堆新提案。