At noon Captain Nemo himself came to take our bearings.

中午，尼摩船长亲自出来测定了方位。

Andrew found the half mile start, and took his bearing.

安德鲁找到了半英里的起点， 并确定了方位。

The terms here are monstrously simplified, of course, but such a bird's-eye view lets us immediately take our bearings.

当然，这里的术语非常简单， 但这样的鸟瞰图让我们立即了解方位。

The figure seemed to take its bearings for a few moments, then set off with light, quick strides, its long cloak rustling over the grass.

便迈着轻快的大步往前走去，长长的斗篷拂过草地沙沙作响。