They wouldn't listen and sailed in the teeth of the wind.

他们不听劝告，顶着风开航了。

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The ship could scarcely hold its course in the teeth of the wind.

正对风头，那船几乎保持不住航向。

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His brother once sold gold in the black market in the teeth of the wind.

他的哥哥一度冒着风险在黑市倒卖黄金。

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