reefing

动词 reef:

1. lower and bring partially inboard
   同义词：reef
2. roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
   同义词：reef
3. reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
   同义词：reef

1. The ship struck a hidden reef and went dawn with all hands.
   船只撞上暗礁与全体船员一起沉没。
2. Our ship was able to haul up just before it hit the submerged reef.
   我们的船就在要撞上暗礁的时候停住了。
3. The ship was wrecked on a reef.
   这船触礁失事了。