Question

explain the statement but our respite was short lived​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In this expression the author/s are narrating their terrifying experience with the storm in the Southern Indian Ocean. ... And if the storm rose, they would definitely sink. The expression 'But our respite was short lived' means their hope that they would reach any nearest country was just short-lived.

Answer 2

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In this expression the author/s are narrating their terrifying experience with the storm in the Southern Indian Ocean. And if the storm rose, they would definitely sink. The expression 'But our respite was short lived' means their hope that they would reach any nearest country was just short-lived.

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