luff

[US]/lʌf/
[UK]/lʌf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.逆风航行;纵帆前缘;船首弯曲部
vt.将船首朝上风
vi.驶出上风
Word Forms
现在分词luffing
过去式luffed
过去分词luffed
第三人称单数luffs
复数luffs

Phrases & Collocations

luff the sails

放松帆

luffing angle

偏航角

luff up

迎风

luff down

放下帆

luffing behavior

偏航行为

luffing motion

摇摆运动

luff the jib

放松前帆

luffing wind

迎风

luffing technique

迎风技巧

luffing action

迎风动作

Example Sentences

during the race, the sailor had to luff to avoid the other boat.

在比赛中,水手不得不调整帆向以避开另一艘船。

the captain ordered the crew to luff as the wind changed direction.

船长命令船员调整帆向,因为风向发生了变化。

to gain speed, we need to luff less and trim the sails.

为了提高速度,我们需要减少调整帆向并修整帆。

when the wind picks up, it's crucial to luff properly.

当风力增强时,正确调整帆向是至关重要的。

he learned how to luff effectively while sailing with his father.

他在和父亲航行时学会了如何有效地调整帆向。

to avoid capsizing, the crew had to luff quickly.

为了避免翻船,船员们不得不迅速调整帆向。

the instructor taught us how to luff in heavy winds.

教练教我们如何在强风中调整帆向。

as we approached the harbor, we had to luff to slow down.

当我们接近港口时,不得不调整帆向以减速。

learning to luff is an essential skill for any sailor.

学习调整帆向是每个水手必备的技能。

he practiced how to luff while racing against his friends.

他在和朋友比赛时练习如何调整帆向。

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now