verb 下载 🔗分享 收帆, 缩帆. To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind. Examples : "The sailor started reefing the mainsail as the wind picked up, reducing its size to maintain control of the boat. " 随着风力增大，水手开始收缩主帆，减小帆的面积，以保持对船的控制。 nautical sailing weather technical 与AI对话词汇游戏阅读练习
verb 下载 🔗分享 收帆，缩帆。 To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding. Examples : "The rider was reefing on the reins, trying to stop the horse from bolting. " 骑手正在用力拽着缰绳，想阻止马匹狂奔。 action sport animal 与AI对话词汇游戏阅读练习
verb 下载 🔗分享 收帆，缩帆。 (of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply. Examples : "Reef the paddles." 把桨叶收起来。 nautical sailing vehicle technical machine 与AI对话词汇游戏阅读练习
noun 下载 🔗分享 收帆，缩帆. The process of reefing (taking in a sail); an act of reefing; also used of clothing. Examples : "The experienced sailor demonstrated the reefing process to the novice crew, showing them how to reduce the sail area in strong winds. " 经验丰富的水手向新手船员演示了收帆的过程，向他们展示了如何在强风中缩小帆的面积。 nautical sailing wear action process 与AI对话词汇游戏阅读练习
noun 下载 🔗分享 矿脉，矿床。 A reef (seam of quartz). Examples : "The old miner believed he would strike gold if he could just follow the reefing deeper into the mountain. " 老矿工相信，只要能沿着这道石英矿脉再往山里深处挖掘，他就一定能挖到金子。 geology mineral 与AI对话词汇游戏阅读练习
