名词 drift:

1. a force that moves something along

2. the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)

3. a process of linguistic change over a period of time

4. a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

5. a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

6. the pervading meaning or tenor

7. a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

动词 drift:

1. be in motion due to some air or water current

2. wander from a direct course or at random

3. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

4. vary or move from a fixed point or course

5. live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

6. move in an unhurried fashion

7. cause to be carried by a current

8. drive slowly and far afield for grazing

9. be subject to fluctuation

10. be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current

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1. The junk drifts gently with the current.
   帆船顺水缓慢地漂流着。