anchor

US /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
UK /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
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1.

锚

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

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The ship dropped anchor in the bay.
船在海湾抛下锚。
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The boat dragged its anchor during the storm.
暴风雨中，船拖着锚。
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2.

支柱, 中坚

a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

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Her family was her anchor during difficult times.
在困难时期，她的家人是她的支柱。
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The veteran player served as the team's anchor.
这位老将是球队的中坚力量。
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mainstaylinchpinbackbonepillar
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主播, 主持人

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

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The news anchor reported live from the scene.
新闻主播在现场进行直播报道。
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She dreams of becoming a famous sports anchor.
她梦想成为一名著名的体育主播。
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presenterbroadcasterhostnewscaster
1.

抛锚, 停泊

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

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We decided to anchor the boat near the shore.
我们决定把船停泊在岸边。
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The captain ordered the crew to anchor the vessel immediately.
船长命令船员立即抛锚。
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moorberthdocktie up
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立足, 根植

provide (something) with a firm basis or foundation

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The new policy is anchored in strong economic principles.
新政策立足于强大的经济原则。
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His beliefs are deeply anchored in his cultural heritage.
他的信仰深深地根植于他的文化遗产。
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establishrootgroundbase
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主持, 担任主播

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

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She will anchor the evening news tonight.
她今晚将主持晚间新闻。
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He has been anchoring the morning show for five years.
他已经主持早间节目五年了。
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