Some examples of word usage: sternway
1. The boat began to move in sternway as the wind shifted.
船随着风向转变开始倒退。
2. The captain quickly ordered full astern to stop the ship's sternway.
船长迅速下令全速倒后以停止船只的倒退。
3. The ship gained sternway as it navigated through the narrow channel.
船只在狭窄的航道中航行时开始倒退。
4. The sailor skillfully maneuvered the boat to maintain sternway in the strong current.
水手熟练地操纵船只以保持在强劲水流中的倒退。
5. The ship's engine suddenly failed, causing it to lose sternway.
船只的引擎突然故障,导致失去了倒退。
6. The captain used the rudder to control the ship's sternway and navigate safely through the harbor.
船长利用舵来控制船只的倒退,并安全地驶入港口。