The lifeboat went out to a ship in distress.The lifeboat went out to a ship in distress.
救生船去救一艘遇险的船只。
Cargo or equipment thrown overboard to lighten a ship in distress.Cargo or equipment thrown overboard to lighten a ship in distress.
投弃物当船遇难时为了减轻船重而抛至船外的货物或设备
a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need);"a ship in distress"a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need);"a ship in distress"
\"she was the classic maiden in distress\"