M. Bex dexterously whipped off the covering.
M. Bex 灵巧地掀掉了覆盖物。
The Pilot had, however, mistaken the skill and readiness of their foe; for, notwithstanding the disadvantageous circumstances under which the Englishman increased his sail, the duty was steadily and dexterously performed.
然而,敌舰迅速敏捷的应变能力,还是超出了领航员的估计与判断,尽管面对英国人加大航速的不利局面,美军防卫舰并未乱了阵脚,船舰仍然正常有序行进。