| 释义 |
before the mast historical Serving as an ordinary seaman in a sailing ship (quartered in the forecastle): he had sailed before the mast in a windjammer...- A day to celebrate a great Victory so slipping back to my youthful days before the mast as a boy sailor I will be happy to join in the traditional Naval celebrations.
- Such is our time before the mast in Tahiti - until departure becomes as inevitable as work and taxes.
- It is surprising how many men who come from the inland counties have sailed before the mast.
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