In 1805 two fatal blows were struck at any hope he may have entertained of ultimate victory, by the British Admirals Calder and Nelson. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯.世界史纲.
Your uncle, and his brother admirals, perhaps knew little of clergymen beyond the chaplains whom, good or bad, they were always wishing away. 简·奥斯汀.曼斯菲尔德庄园.
Of various admirals I could tell you a great deal: of them and their flags, and the gradation of their pay, and their bickerings and jealousies. 简·奥斯汀.曼斯菲尔德庄园.
Certainly, my home at my uncle's brought me acquainted with a circle of admirals. 简·奥斯汀.曼斯菲尔德庄园.
It is no reflection on _you_; it is no more than what the greatest admirals have all experienced, more or less, in their time. 简·奥斯汀.曼斯菲尔德庄园.
Among admirals, large enough; but, with an air of grandeur, we know very little of the inferior ranks. 简·奥斯汀.曼斯菲尔德庄园.