The Lapita's thrust into the Pacific was eastward, against the prevailing tradewinds, 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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They could sail out for days into the unknown and assess the area, secure in the knowledge that if they didn't find anything, they could turn about and catch a swift ride back on the tradewinds.