drift

1.

a force that moves something along

同义词:impetus,impulsion

2.

the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)

3.

a process of linguistic change over a period of time

4.

a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

5.

a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

同义词:trend,movement

6.

the pervading meaning or tenor

同义词:purport

7.

a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

同义词:heading,gallery

1.

be in motion due to some air or water current

同义词:float,be adrift,blow

2.

wander from a direct course or at random

同义词:stray,err

3.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

同义词:roll,wander,swan,stray,tramp,roam,cast,ramble,rove,range,vagabond

4.

vary or move from a fixed point or course

5.

live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

同义词:freewheel

6.

move in an unhurried fashion

7.

cause to be carried by a current

8.

drive slowly and far afield for grazing

9.

be subject to fluctuation

10.

be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current