a heavy metal object , usually shaped like a cross with curved arms , on a strong rope or chain , which is dropped from a boat into the water to prevent the boat from moving away
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1. Letters from home were an anchor to him when he worked abroad. 他在国外工作时,家书是他的精神支柱。 2. The ship dragged her anchor during the storm. 船在暴风雨中拖动了锚链。