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Cuando una embarcación, por fallo de la maquinaria propulsora o del sistema de gobierno, se encuentra sin arrancada en la mar a merced de los elementos. Decimos que…When a boat, through engine or steering failure, lies with no way at the mercy of the elements, we say she is:
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Correct answer: d) Answers a) and b) are correct.
Why it is correct
Adrift and “al garete” mean the same: not under control and carried by wind and sea.
Why the others are not
- a) b too.
- b) a too.
- c) Sheltered.
How to work it out in the exam
- No control: adrift.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2019 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 10 Official paper · Official answer key
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