contrary wind

基本解释

Our sailboat was delayed by contrary wind.
我们的帆船被逆风所阻而延迟。
True courage is the a like , a contrary wind raises it higher .
真正的勇气就像风筝一样，一封中高飞行。
In those days ships were sometimes so delayed by contrary wind as to run short of fresh water and provisions.
当时船因遇到逆风而迟误，以至发生淡水和粮食不足的现象。

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