分词sTOPping的使用方法

Theyoung Frech woman was planning to sail around the world sTOPping at many portson the way.

以上的句子sTOPping是做分词作为方法状语修饰sail吗？以停靠多个港口的方法 sail 对吗？

The young Frech woman was planning to sail around the world sTOPping at many ports on the way.

sTOPping at many ports on the way 为目前分词短语，作方法状语或随着状语，均可。

I approve the payroll for payment. 这句，for payment 作定语修饰 payroll，“为支付目的用的薪资单”。