A sand bar or shelf of rock lying level with, or just below, the surface of the water. 礁;暗礁;沙洲。 That part of a sail which can be drawn in and secured by small ropes, or reef points, in shortening sail. 【航】帆的卷缩部。 take in a reef (a)缩帆。(b)紧缩财政。(c)小心进行。 To reduce (a sail) by drawing in or folding up part of it. 缩蓬;卷帆。 |