In fact, the Danish captain explains that, strictly speaking, the boat is designed to be run by just 13 people; but he likes to have some more on board, for maintenance and repairs... Sensible chap.

事实上，丹麦船长解释说，严格来讲，这艘船只设计可以容纳13个人；但是他希望船上可以有更多的船员，来负责维修事宜⋯⋯他是个很明智的人。

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