In the days of sailing vessels the crew were afraid they would be becalmed on the ocean.
（在使用帆船的时代，船员们担心他们会因为无风而无法在海洋上航行。）
He was becalmed for a whole week north of the island. （他在海岛北面因无风而停泊了整整一周。）
13. gulf n. 海湾；隔阂；鸿沟
Can you tell me for sure who was the real winner of the Gulf War?
（你能确定地告诉我谁是海湾战争的真正赢家吗？）
The quarrel left a gulf between the two close friends. （那场争吵在两位好友间造成了隔阂。）
the Persian Gulf 波斯湾 the Gulf of Mexico 墨西哥湾
Gulf Stream 湾流，墨西哥湾流
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