anchor² v [I,T] 1 to lower the anchor of a ship or boat to prevent it from moving 拋锚，泊（船）: Three tankers were anchored in the bay. 三艘油轮停泊在海湾。 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。