abaft
adv
(nautical 海) in or towards the stern half of a ship 在船尾; 向船尾. abaft prep (nautical 海) nearer to the stern than (sth); behind 比(某物)更接近船尾; 在...後面
abaft the mainmast 在船的主桅後面.
🗣️ 情景例句
The other day he finally popped the question.
第二天他终于开口求婚了。
I imagine I'll do some work instead of going to the movies.
我想我将做一些工作而不是去看电影。
The terrible secret is called 'a skeleton in the cupboard'.