to move gently on water or in air
The leaves float on the water.
葉子漂浮在水面上。
to stay on top of liquid without sinking
Some objects float in water.
有些物體會浮在水裡。
to make something move on liquid
They float boats on the lake.
他們在湖上放船。
to move smoothly and lightly
She seems to float when she dances.
她跳舞時看起來像是在飄動。
to suggest an idea for consideration
He will float the new plan at the meeting.
他將在會議上提出新計劃。
to sell company shares to the public first time
The company will float its shares next month.
公司將於下個月首次公開發行股票。
to let currency value change freely
The government may float the currency.
政府可能會讓貨幣自由浮動。
a decorated vehicle for festivals
The parade float was very colorful.
遊行花車非常色彩繽紛。
a small object on fishing line that shows fish bite
The fishing float moved when a fish bit.
魚咬鉤時,浮漂動了。
a light object that helps swimmers stay up
Children use a float to learn swimming.
孩子們用浮板學游泳。
a drink with ice cream on top
I ordered a root beer float.
我點了一杯漂浮沙士。
small money for giving change to customers
The cash register needs a float of coins.
收銀機需要一些硬幣作為找零備用金。
first sale of company shares to public
The share float was successful.
股票首次公開發行很成功。