The harpoon rope had to be very long, and very carefully arranged in the boat so that it would run out freely when the whale dived.
The harpoon rope had to be very long, and very carefully arranged in the boat so that it would run out freely when the whale dived.
鱼叉绳必须很长，还要小心地装在船上，以备鲸鱼潜水时能方便的放出。