[] (about a business, an economy, etc.) having enough money to pay debts; able to survive （指企业、经济体）有偿债能力，能维持下去◆The company is trying to raise £15 million, just to stay afloat. 这公司正在设法筹集 1500 万英镑以维持经营。◆He has been struggling to keep his business afloat. 他一直在努力保住自己的公司。