1·These plants float on the surface of the water.
这些植物漂浮在水面上。
—— 《牛津词典》
2·While there is still sufficient trapped air within the container to keep it buoyant, it will float.
只要容器中仍然有足够的空气使它能浮起，它就能漂浮。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
3·If steel is heavier than water, why are ships able to float on the sea?
如果钢比水重，为什么船能在海上漂浮？
4·They could travel through the air, float in water, and lie dormant for many months.
它们可以在空中飞行，漂浮在水里，还可以休眠好几个月。
5·John was treading the air mechanically, and Michael without knowing how to float was floating.
约翰机械地踩着空气，迈克尔本不知道如何漂浮，现在却正漂浮着。