Under the upswelling tide he saw the writhing weeds lift languidly and sway reluctant arms, hising up their petticoats, in whispering water swaying and upturning coy silver fronds.

在惊涛骇浪的海潮底下，扭滚着的海藻正懒洋洋地伸开来，勉强地摇摆着胳膊，裙裾又，在窃窃私语的水里摇曳并翻转着羞怯的银叶。