sail before the wind

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And we were not above a mile out of the port before we hal'd in our sail, and set us down to fish. The wind blew from the N. NE. Which was contrary to my desire;
我们出港不到一海里光景就下了帆开始捕鱼。这时，风向东北偏北，正与我的愿望相反。
The light Ships fared the best; as not so much labouring in the Sea; but two or three of them drove, and came close by us, running away with only their Sprit-sail out before the Wind.
小船的境况要算最好了，因为在海上小船容易行驶。但也有两三只小船被风刮得从我们船旁飞驰而过，船上只剩下角帆而向外海飘去。
A large triangular sail set on a spar that swings out opposite the mainsail, used on racing yachts when running before the wind.
安装于船用圆材上的大三角帆，展开时与主帆相对，当赛艇顺风行驶时使用。
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