The captain refused to leave his sinking ship while there were others on board.

在船上还有其他人的时候， 船长不肯离开正在下沉的船。

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Officials say sinking the ship poses no risk to the environment and that any fuel on board would be evaporated by now.

有关官员说，击沉这艘渔船不会对环境带来风险，因为目前船上不会遗留下任何燃料。

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I don't want to board a sinking ship.

我不想上一条要沉的船。

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Reviving the cabinet careers of former big-hitters such as David Blunkett and John Reid could create a helpful contrast with the callow Tories, but few seem keen to board a sinking ship.

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It has to do with keeping his team on board, keeping the ship from sinking and the hiding of facts that are important.

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