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change of tack

Noun
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
(航海用語)帆船が風の方向に合わせて帆を変える行為、すなわち舵取りによる方向転換のこと。 / (慣用句)意見や方針の大きな転換、すなわち考えや戦略の逆転のこと。
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沿岸レース中、船長はジブが反対側に移って風を受けるようにタッキングを命じた。

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(nautical) The act of tacking, turning into the wind so the sail moves to the opposite side. / (idiomatic) A reversal of an opinion.

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change of tack

During the coastal race, the captain ordered a change of tack so the jib would move to the opposite side and catch the wind.

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During the coastal race, the captain ordered a change of tack so the jib would move to the opposite side and catch the wind.

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