The Lapita's thrust into the Pacific was eastward, against the prevailing trade winds, Irwin notes.
欧文指出，拉皮塔号逆着盛行信风，向东行驶进入太平洋。
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The direction of the prevailing winds should be taken into account.
应该将盛行风的风向考虑在内。
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The storm, one of the strongest Israel has experienced in recent years, brought winds of more than 100 kph that sent 10-meter waves crashing into Israel's coast.