Happily, this is what happened with the Lost Fleet series.

很愉快的是，这种转变降临到“失踪的舰队”系列小说身上。

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After German U-boats torpedoed numerous British ships, a 2,700-strong fleet of cheap- and-cheerful "Liberty ships" was introduced to replace the lost vessels, providing a lifeline for the 29 British.

在德国的 U 型潜艇用鱼雷击沉了大量的英国船只之后，一支由2700艘廉价而令人欢呼的“自由船”船队被引进来，以替换失去的船只，为29名英国人提供了一条救生索。

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Were they part of what inspired the "Lost Fleet"?

它们是“失踪的舰队”的灵感来源么？

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On one front, though, the Navy has lost ground: its fleet of warships keeps getting smaller.

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The remnants of Hurricane Mitch blew across the fleet, and at least one boat was lost.

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Goldman lost out--and got slammed in the Fleet Street press.

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