1.keep an eye on 关注,照看
They're using villagers to keep an eye on each other, to spy on each other.
他们利用村民互相监视,互相窥探 。
2.on the edge of 边缘
He sat on the edge of an unyielding armchair, a cup of tea in his hand.
他坐在一张坚固的扶手椅的椅边上,手里端着一杯茶 。
3.far away from 遥远
It all seemed so far away from here that he found himself quite unable to take it in.
这事看起来好像发生在如此遥远的地方,他发现自己思想上一时难以接受 。
4.out loud 大声地
I mean, what's he ever done in his life, for crying out loud?
我的意思是,天啊,他一生中到底做过什么呀?
5.in the habit of 习惯
They were in the habit of giving two or three dinner parties a month
他们每月举办两三次宴会,都成习惯了 。