英语词汇sheet anchor to windward的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	sheet anchor to windward
词源	sheet anchor to windward. A nautical term that came ashore, this expression has come to mean “to take precautions.” People have a sheet anchor to windward, for example, if they save money for retirement or make sure their house has ample smoke alarms. On sailing ships, the heaviest and best anchor was the amidships sheet anchor. Putting it out to windward of- ten saved ships from being blown onto a lee shore. Making sure one’s ship had a good one was an excellent precaution.
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