The flow was less strong and as he rubbed the sides of his hand against the planking of the skiff, particles of phosphorus floated off and drifted slowly astern.

• 水流并不那么有力了，当他把手的侧面在小船船板上擦着的时候，星星点点的磷质漂浮开去，慢慢朝船梢漂去。