drifting

ˈdrɪftɪŋ
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Translation of drifting into Russian,

Adjective

1.

movement

moving slowly on water or air
дрейфующий drejfujuščij
  • The drifting clouds changed shapes as we watched..Дрейфующие облака меняли форму, пока мы смотрели.
2.

motion

moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces
дрейфующий drejfujujushchij
  • The drifting boat was lost at sea.Дрейфующая лодка была потеряна в море.
3.

lack of purpose

without direction, focus, or goal
  • He felt like a drifting soul in the city.Он чувствовал себя бесприютной душой в городе.

Noun

1.

natural movement

movement of something being carried slowly by air or water
  • The drifting of leaves in the breeze was mesmerizing..Дрейф листьев на ветру был завораживающим.
2.

movement

the act of moving aimlessly or by external forces
  • The drifting of the boat was peaceful.Дрейф лодки был спокойным.
3.

motor racing

TECH.
driving technique involving controlled skidding
TECH.
дрифтинг driftingдрифт drift
  • Drifting is popular in car racing events.Дрифтинг популярен на автомобильных гонках.
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Synonyms and analogies of drifting in English

Examples of drifting in a sentence

  • The drifting balloon disappeared into the sky.
  • The drifting clouds painted the sky.
  • Drifting leaves covered the path.
  • She wandered through life, drifting and uncertain.
  • His drifting existence worried his family.
  • The drifting of the boat was peaceful.
drift
drɪft
Verb
intr.
1.

slow movement

move slowly pushed by wind or water
  • The boat began to drift across the lake.Лодка начала дрейфовать по озеру.
2.

aimless wandering

wander without a specific destination
бродить brodit'скитаться путешествовать без цели
  • He would drift from town to town.Он бродил из города в город.
3.

gentle deviation

deviate gently from intended direction
  • The car started to drift off the road.Машина начала съезжать с дороги.
Noun
1.

natural movement

slow movement caused by wind or water
дрейф mdreifнанос mnanosснос msnos
  • The drift of the snow covered the path.Снеговой нанос покрыл тропинку.
2.

change

general tendency or direction of change
  • The drift of public opinion is shifting.Тенденция общественного мнения меняется.
3.

accumulation

mass of material accumulated by wind or water
  • A drift of leaves blocked the drain.Скопление листьев заблокировало сток.

Expressions with drift: examples in English and translations in Russian

отдаляться
разойтись
Over the years, the childhood friends began to drift apart..
засыпать
задремать
She started to drift off during the movie.
плыть по течению
He spent years just drifting along after finishing college.
постепенно переходить в
постепенно погружаться в
She drifted into a deep sleep after reading.
уловить мою мысль
I can't say it directly, but I hope you catch my drift.
уловить намёк
понять подтекст
She didn't say it directly, but I catch her drift about the changes.

Translations of "drifting" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
дрейфnm. - dreyf

A proper mooring method prevents drifting while we relax on the deck.

Правильный метод швартовки предотвращает дрейф, пока мы отдыхаем на палубе.

дрифтингnm. - drifting

I thought drifting was supposed to be like figure skating.

Я думал, дрифтинг должен быть как фигурное катание.

смещениеnn. - smeshcheniye

We register drifting borders of the biomes in the climate changes, and, including, reducing areas of the Arctic tundra.

«Отмечается смещение границ биомов под воздействием изменения климата и, в частности, сокращение площади арктической тундры.

Adjective
блуждающийadj. - bluzhdayushchiy

The novel's hero is a jaded man of leisure, drifting between fashionable circles.

Герой романа - пресыщенный светский человек, блуждающий между модными кругами.

дрейфующий - dreyfuyushchiy

Our spies also captured the car haphazardly drifting in the snow.

Наши шпионы также захватили автомобиль, беспорядочно дрейфующий в снегу.

дрейфовать - dreyfovat'

In zero gravity, even small movements can send you drifting across the cabin.

В условиях невесомости даже небольшие движения могут отправить вас дрейфовать по кабине.

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drifting: Examples and translations in context

After drifting all night, a patrol boat finally heaved into sight off starboard.

После ночного дрейфа на горизонте, по правому борту, наконец показался сторожевой катер.

They tied the spring line tightly to avoid any accidental drifting.

Они крепко привязали швартовую линию, чтобы избежать случайного дрейфа.

The drifting in their relationship was apparent after years of communication issues.

Дрейф в их отношениях стал заметен после многолетних проблем с общением.

They anchored the boat during slack tide to avoid any drifting.

Они бросили якорь во время спокойного прилива, чтобы избежать дрейфа.

Annual water deficiency and wind erosion cause considerable soil drifting.

Ежегодный дефицит воды и ветровая эрозия вызывают значительный дрейф почвы.

During a storm, the offshore rig was secured to prevent drifting and potential accidents.

Во время шторма буровую платформу закрепили, чтобы предотвратить дрейф и возможные аварии.

We need a sturdy mooring anchor to prevent drifting at the harbor.

Нам нужен крепкий швартовный якорь, чтобы предотвратить дрейф в гавани.

In emergencies, a jury mast can save a vessel from drifting aimlessly.

В экстренных случаях временная мачта может спасти судно от беспомощного дрейфа.

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