This uncheerful prospect did not daunt Trot, but it made Cap'n Bill quite nervous.

这种不愉快的前景并没有吓倒特罗特，但它让船长比尔非常紧张。

When no longer called upon to speak or listen—either of which operations cost him an evident effort—his face would briefly subside into its former not uncheerful quietude.

当不再被要求说话或倾听时——无论是哪一项手术都让他付出了明显的努力——他的脸会短暂地恢复到以前的平静中。