All this presupposes one essential detail, says Atholl Anderson, professor of prehistory at the Australian National University: the Lapita had mastered the advanced art of sailing against the wind.

澳大利亚国立大学的史前学教授阿索尔·安德森表示，这一切都以一个重要的细节为前提：拉皮塔人已经掌握了逆风航行的高级艺术。

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They braced themselves against the wind.

他们顶着大风站稳。

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Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain.

穿上足以防风雨的衣服。

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"It gives me a sort of an advantage. I have a lower profile against the wind.

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As opposed to rationally stepping up when something appears relatively attractive and overweighting and then leaning against the wind by selling something that's performed well.

对比理性行事,适度增持有吸引力的资产,而后逆风而行,将资产卖出,即使资产业绩良好

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Plantings in the wetlands help hold down the soil against the forces of erosion, like wind and water.

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They need to guard against the wind, sun, and lack of water among other forces.

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America's Cup boats traditionally have been monohulled with a keel a big underwater fin that counterbalances against the wind.

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Some holes against the wind will be very tough to make par on, but all I can do is try my best.

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