drift

drift

名词 drift:

a force that moves something along

同义词：impetus, impulsion

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

a process of linguistic change over a period of time

something that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

同义词：trend, movement

the pervading meaning or tenor

同义词：purport

a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

同义词：heading, gallery

动词 drift:

be in motion due to some air or water current

同义词：float, be adrift, blow

wander from a direct course or at random

同义词：stray, err

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

同义词：roll, wander, swan, stray, tramp, roam, cast, ramble, rove, range, vagabond

vary or move from a fixed point or course

live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

同义词：freewheel

move in an unhurried fashion

cause to be carried by a current

drive slowly and far afield for grazing

be subject to fluctuation

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