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单词 sail close to (or near) the wind
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sail close to (or near) the wind

1 Sailing Sail as nearly against the wind as is consistent with using its force.
2 informal Verge on indecency, dishonesty, or disaster.People were invited and encouraged to sail close to the winds of slander as the show and the presenter sought out audience share....
  • Some of the singing was a little weak and difficult to hear in parts and there were perhaps a few too many gags, one in particular sailing a little close to the wind.
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