"one who or that which floats," 1717, agent noun from float (v.). From 1847 in political slang for an independent voter (but with suggestion of purchasability); 1859 as "one who frequently changes place of residence or employment." Meaning "dead body found in water" is 1890, U.S. slang.
双语例句
1. Q : What is a floater?
什么是”飞蚊”?
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2. The overhand floater serves to position 5.
发上手飘球,发向5号位.
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3. The factors that affect the properties of foam floater were discussed in details.
对影响环氧发泡浮子性能的因素进行了分析.
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4. Boric acid is an excellent floater while gibbsite has no native floatabiligy at all.
硼酸是一种极好的漂浮物,而水铝氧却毫无浮动性.
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5. For beginners, I recommend the underhand serve. For experienced players I recommend the overhand floater serve.
