Definition
漂移 means 'to drift' — being carried along by a current, wind, or other continuous force. It differs from 漂浮 (to float on the surface) because drift implies movement and direction. In technical fields, 漂移 refers to a slow change or shift in parameters, such as the drift of an electronic signal or the drift angle of a vehicle. For car enthusiasts, 漂移 also describes the driving technique of intentional skidding (drifting).
v.
to drift (be carried by a current, wind, or similar force)drift (gradual shift in electronic signals, measurement values, or vehicle trajectory)
Examples
- 漂移。Fúbīng suízhe yángliú xiàng nán piāo yí.The ice floes drifted south with the ocean current.
- 漂移。Cèliángzhí suí shíjiān huǎnmàn piāo yí.The measurement value drifts slowly over time.
- 漂移，。Tā zài sàidào shàng piāo yí, yǐnqǐ guānzhòng huānhū.He drifted on the racetrack, causing the audience to cheer.
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