This mast held an iron stay upon which to hoist a jib–sail.

桅杆下面由几铁索结结实实地绑着，上面有铁支柱，用来支撑面巨大布帆。

It wasn't just a railing that led to the platform, it was a metal cable fully charged with the ship's electricity.

那并不是扶手，那是一根铁索，通过了船上电流，直达到平台。

Just then Commander Farragut was giving orders to cast off the last moorings holding the Abraham Lincoln to its Brooklyn pier.

时候，法拉古舰长正要人解开布洛克林码头缆柱上拴住林肯号最后几根铁索。

Finished in 1849, the chain bridge became an important symbol of Budapest.

1849年完工，铁索桥成为布达佩斯重要标志。

Start the day by crossing the beautiful chain bridge in Budapest.

穿过布达佩斯铁索桥开始新一天。

According to the signal–man, it was in a ruinous condition, several of the iron wires being broken;and it was impossible to risk the passage.

据守路员说，座桥就要垮了，上面很多铁索已经断了。冒险通过是不可能。

Finally the cage came clanking back down, swaying at the end of the long chain, and they crowded in silently and shut the door.

还好笼子就在此刻叮当响着下到地面，于长长铁索尾端摇摆，大家静静挤进去关上门。