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 。
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 。
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 。
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 。