1.keep an eye on 關注,照看
They're using villagers to keep an eye on each other, to spy on each other.
他們利用村民互相監視,互相窺探 。
2.on the edge of 邊緣
He sat on the edge of an unyielding armchair, a cup of tea in his hand.
他坐在一張堅固的扶手椅的椅邊上,手里端著一杯茶 。
3.far away from 遙遠
It all seemed so far away from here that he found himself quite unable to take it in.
這事看起來好像發生在如此遙遠的地方,他發現自己思想上一時難以接受 。
4.out loud 大聲地
I mean, what's he ever done in his life, for crying out loud?
我的意思是,天啊,他一生中到底做過什么呀?
5.in the habit of 習慣
They were in the habit of giving two or three dinner parties a month
他們每月舉辦兩三次宴會,都成習慣了 。