anchor ·noun (BOAT)
Definition: a heavy, metal object that is dropped into water to stop a boat from moving Level: C2
风暴临近，船员们急忙在避风的小海湾抛锚。
As the storm approached, the crew hurried to ___drop ___anchor in the sheltered cove.
水手们将沉重的锚抛入海中，以固定船只。
The sailors ___cast the heavy ___anchor overboard to secure the vessel.
在猛烈的风暴中，一个下得牢固的锚可以成为船只最后的希望。
In a severe storm, a well-set ___anchor can serve as a vessel's last hope.