The captain of the sinking ship used flares to attract the attention of the coastguard.
轮船正在下沉,船长向海岸巡逻队发出闪光信号求救。
The sailors are asked to take their positions by their captain.
船长要求水手们各就各位。
The captain is absolved from all blame and responsibility for the shipwreck.
那位船长被免除了因船只失事而遭致的非难和罪责。