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sail

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: sailsQuá khứ: sailedPhân từ 2: sailedV-ing: sailing

The word carries a strong sense of freedom and exploration, often evoking images of vast horizons and the rhythmic movement of the ocean. It suggests a reliance on natural forces, specifically the wind, creating a feeling of harmony between human navigation and the elements. In modern usage, it often shifts from a literal nautical activity to a metaphor for smooth progress. When a project or a conversation sails along, it implies a lack of friction or obstacles, mirroring the effortless glide of a boat with a perfect breeze.

Countable when referring to the physical canvas sheets on a boat. Uncountable when referring to the general activity or art of navigating a vessel.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

[something]

"The crew hoisted the main sail."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To steer or navigate a vessel across water.

"He sailed the yacht across the Mediterranean."

Nội động từ

[someone]

"We sailed for three days before reaching land."

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