The ebb and flow of the sea is certainly a sight to behold.

海潮的涨落确实是个奇观。

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，他看到扭滚的海藻正地伸直开来，勉强地摇摆胳膊，裙裾得高又高，在窃窃私语的水里摇曳并羞怯的银叶。