The ship became a mere dot on the horizon.轮船在地平线上成了一个小黑点。My history classes were a farce.我的历史课总是上成乱哄哄的闹剧。The camaraderie that came with membership of a fighter squadron appears to have provided a degree of spiritual sustenance.同属一个飞行中队产生的战友情似乎在一定程度上成了精神支柱。