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单词 weather gage
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A ship is said to possess theweathergageif it is in any position, at sea, upwind of the other vessel.
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Theweathergage, the advantage of having a following wind, was an important factor in naval battles, particularly to the attackers.
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This gave the benefit of theweathergageto the allies, who immediately took advantage of it.
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The concept ofweathergageis still useful in modern yacht racing, although it is hardly ever referred to by that name.
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The admiral holding theweathergageheld the tactical initiative, able to accept battle by bearing down on his opponent or to refuse it, by remaining upwind.
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