sail

US /seɪl/
UK /seɪl/
"sail" picture
1.

a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel

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The ship hoisted its sails and departed.
船升起,启航了。
We learned how to trim the sail for better speed.
我们学会了如何调整以获得更好的速度。
1.

航行, 行驶

to travel in a boat or ship, especially one powered by wind

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They decided to sail across the Atlantic.
他们决定航行穿越大西洋。
The boat sailed smoothly on the calm water.
船在平静的水面上平稳地航行
2.

滑翔, 飘动

to move smoothly and rapidly through the air or over a surface

:
The bird sailed effortlessly through the sky.
鸟儿在天空中轻松地滑翔
The ball sailed over the fence and into the neighbor's yard.
飞过栅栏,落入邻居的院子里。