But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

那时船在海中，因风不顺，被浪摇撼。

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This wind is contrary, to be sure, but it is far from a storm.

风当然是逆风，但远不是一场风暴。

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True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.

真正的勇气就像风筝一样，逆风种高飞行。 %。

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To the contrary, those unfortunates who wind up on the wrong side of a market correction often see their net worth wiped out in a devastatingly short period.

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