1.a sliver of 一点点

This is just a sliver of the consequences if we come up short on raising enough funds.
如果我们筹不到足够的资金，这些后果将只是冰山一角e9F7t5u%3a*pHh7。

2. the prospect of ……的前景
But with no signs of any precipitation, the prospect of the harvest looks bleak.
但是由于没有任何降水的迹象，收获的前景看起来很渺茫n;^7&q8o2JaOXV。

3. amid all this 在……之中
Amid all thiscame yet another prospect for survival.
在种种挫折之余，仍有着一线生机j7L;WFmztGos|。


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