take in a reef meaning in Chinese
紧缩开支
缩帆, 小心行事
Examples
- A brisk breeze arose about ten o clock ; but , though it might have been prudeno take in a reef , the pilot , after carefully examining the heavens , let the craft remain rigged as before
也很有可能到了横滨就会找到他的。至于他是不是搭上了卡尔纳蒂克号，将来也很容易打听出来。