"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.
权威例句
1. Q : What is a floater?
什么是”飞蚊”?
2. The overhand floater serves to position 5.
发上手飘球,发向5号位.
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.
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.
5. For beginners, I recommend the underhand serve. For experienced players I recommend the overhand floater serve.