take in sail meaning in English

收帆减速, 减少活动

The sailors took in sail when they saw the storm approach
水手们看见风暴快来了，就动手收帆。
The sailors took in sail when the tempest was approaching
暴风雨来临之际，水手们将帐篷放下。
Rouse the captain immediately ! heave to and take in sail , load the boats
快叫醒舰长，收帆，停航，装弹药。
Then turning to the crew , he said , " bear a hand there , to take in sail !
说完他便转身对船员喊到： “全体注意！准备抛锚！ ”