Many of the crew died a terrible death as they thrashed about in shark-infested waters.

许多船员在鲨鱼成群的水域拼命扭动挣扎，死得很惨。

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One patient had a recurring dream of being in shark-infested water.

有一个病人总是做梦自己在鲨鱼出没的水域。

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Or, if you really want to, at least spearfish in shark-infested waters.

如果你确实想这么做，也至少应在鲨鱼经常出没的水域进行。

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The company is swimming in shark-infested waters with no life-saving device around to help bail it out.

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And the sure way to toughen them is to throw them into shark-infested waters and let them sink or swim.

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Whereas creating a video game is akin to swimming through shark-infested waters, a board game can be designed and prototyped shark-free.

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