anchor1/ˋæŋkɚ; ˈæŋkə/n [C] 1 a heavy metal object that is lowered into the water to prevent a ship or boat from moving 锚2 AmE someone who reads the news on television or radio and is in charge of the programme [ newsreader BrE 【英】]【美】〔电视﹑广播的〕新闻节目主持人
anchor2v [I,T] 1 to lower the anchor of a ship or boat to prevent it from moving 抛锚﹐锚泊〔船只〕: Three tankers were anchored in the bay. 三艘油轮锚泊在海湾里。2 to fasten something firmly so that it cannot move (使)稳固﹐固定: We anchored the tent with strong ropes. 我们用结实的绳索把帐篷固定住。