1.a sliver of 一點點

This is just a sliver of the consequences if we come up short on raising enough funds.
如果我們籌不到足夠的資金，這些后果將只是冰山一角e9F7t5u%3a*pHh7。

2. the prospect of ……的前景
But with no signs of any precipitation, the prospect of the harvest looks bleak.
但是由于沒有任何降水的跡象，收獲的前景看起來很渺茫n;^7&q8o2JaOXV。

3. amid all this 在……之中
Amid all thiscame yet another prospect for survival.
在種種挫折之余，仍有著一線生機j7L;WFmztGos|。


4.draw out 拖延
Jon poured with exaggerated care, vaguely aware that he was drawing out the act.
瓊恩格外小心地斟酒，隱約明白自己是在拖延時間k3%4cwJ]Di[M)1W^D-。