anchor

US /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
UK /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
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1.

a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the seabed

:
The ship dropped anchor in the bay.
船在海灣拋下
The boat dragged its anchor during the storm.
暴風雨中,船拖著
2.

支柱, 中堅

a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

:
Her family was her anchor during difficult times.
在困難時期,她的家人是她的支柱
The veteran player served as the team's anchor.
這位老將是球隊的中堅力量
3.

主播, 主持人

a person who presents a television or radio program, especially the main presenter of a news program

:
The news anchor reported live from the scene.
新聞主播在現場進行直播報導。
She dreams of becoming a famous sports anchor.
她夢想成為一名著名的體育主播
1.

拋錨, 停泊

moor (a vessel) to the seabed by means of an anchor

:
We decided to anchor the boat near the shore.
我們決定把船停泊在岸邊。
The captain ordered the crew to anchor the vessel immediately.
船長命令船員立即拋錨
2.

立足, 根植

provide (something) with a firm basis or foundation

:
The new policy is anchored in strong economic principles.
新政策立足於強大的經濟原則。
His beliefs are deeply anchored in his cultural heritage.
他的信仰深深地根植於他的文化遺產。
3.

主持, 擔任主播

act as a presenter for (a television or radio program)

:
She will anchor the evening news tonight.
她今晚將主持晚間新聞。
He has been anchoring the morning show for five years.
他已經主持早間節目五年了。