a heavy metal object, usually shaped like a cross with curved arms, on a strong rope or chain, that is dropped from a boat into the water to prevent the boat from moving away

We dropped anchor (= lowered the anchor into the water) and stopped. 我们抛锚停船。

It was time to weigh anchor (= pull up the anchor and sail away). 该是起锚开船的时候了。

someone or something that gives support when needed

She was my anchor when things were difficult for me. 我身处困境时，她就是我的精神支柱。

This treaty has been called the anchor (= strongest part) of their foreign policy. 该条约被称作是他们外交政策的基石。

an anchorman US or anchorwoman US

to lower an anchor into the water in order to stop a boat from moving away

to make something or someone stay in one position by fastening him, her, or it firmly

We anchored ourselves to the rocks with a rope. 我们用绳子把自己固定在岩石上。

to act as the anchorman or anchorwoman of a programme

She will anchor the new morning news show. 她将主持新的早间新闻节目。