sail
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/seɪl/
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/seɪl/
to travel on water by boat or ship
The boat will sail across the lake tomorrow.
这艘船明天将航行穿过湖泊。
to control a boat with sails
She learned how to sail a small boat last summer.
她去年夏天学会了如何驾驶一艘小船。
to start a journey on water
The ship will sail from the harbor at dawn.
这艘船将在黎明时分从港口启航。
to move smoothly and quickly
The eagle sailed through the sky with ease.
老鹰轻松地滑翔过天空。
a large piece of cloth that catches wind to move a boat
The strong wind filled the sail and pushed the boat forward.
强风鼓满了帆,推动船前进。
a trip on a boat or ship
We enjoyed a peaceful sail around the bay.
我们在海湾周围享受了一次宁静的航行。
the wing of a windmill
The windmill's sail turned slowly in the breeze.
风车的翼板在微风中缓慢转动。