The chase that ensued became a legendary battle at sea.

后来发生的海上追猎战成为了一场带有传奇色彩的海战。

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Ultimately the decisive battle against maritime piracy is to be won on land, not at sea.

与海上发生的海盗行为的斗争的决定性胜利最终不在海上，而应该是在陆地上。

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"Ultimately the decisive battle against maritime piracy is to be won on land, not at sea."

与海上发生的海盗行为的斗争的决定性胜利最终不在海上，而应该是在陆地上。

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But this week, Mr.Obama could report apparent success in a different sort of battle -- against the largest accidental oil spill ever at sea.

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The winged lion of St Mark is carved into its main gate, commemorating the great sea battle when the Venetians defeated the Turks at Lepanto.

BBC: Sailing in Croatia

At times, it is as if a primordial battle is raging between sea and land.

WSJ: Trekking in Otter Space

His hopes ended with a catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Culloden, and he had to flee over the sea to Skye, and eventually back to France.

BBC: Full steam ahead