Executives have as much chance of reversing the secular shift of audiences from the theatre to the home as King Canute had in commanding the tide to recede.

管理人员有大把的机会实现老百姓从影院观看到在家观看的转变，就像克努特国王命令大海退潮一样。

Many legends surround the reign of Canute.

有许多传说围绕着卡努特的统治。

The story of Canute and the waves is well-known.

卡努特和海浪的故事广为人知。

Canute was a powerful king in the early 11th century.

卡努特是11世纪初的一位强大国王。

Canute is often remembered for his wisdom and leadership.

卡努特常因其智慧和领导能力而被铭记。

Historians study the era of Canute to understand medieval politics.

历史学家研究卡努特时代以了解中世纪政治。

Is he Noah or are we King Canute?

他是诺亚，还是我们是卡努王？