luff

[lʌf]

释义

v.逆风航行
To steer a sailing vessel closer into the wind, especially with the sails flapping.

例句
Rachel: Joey, we’re luffing a little bit, so could you tighten up the cunningham? （Friends）
瑞秋：乔伊，有点逆风行船，能麻烦你把船绳拉紧？（老友记）