contrary wind

基本解釋

Our sailboat was delayed by contrary wind.
我們的帆船被逆風(fēng)所阻而延遲。
True courage is the a like , a contrary wind raises it higher .
真正的勇氣就像風(fēng)箏一樣，一封中高飛行。
In those days ships were sometimes so delayed by contrary wind as to run short of fresh water and provisions.
儅時(shí)船因遇到逆風(fēng)而遲誤，以至發(fā)生淡水和糧食不足的現(xiàn)象。

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