1. only a matter of time 只是时间问题
From the time of Shang Yang onward, Ch'in's steadily growing power made it only a matter of time before it would triumph over its rivals.
从商鞅时代起，秦的国力就在不断壮大，战胜其他敌国无非是一个时间问题(A]K.ifozW92jAv#Y。

2. in a violent way 激烈地；猛烈地
My two boys like to compete against each other and play in a violent way.
我的两个儿子喜欢相互比拼，闹得得挺激烈zFRvECCWNG3。

3. desperate to 不顾一切地；
She was desperate to get out of prison, to return to her husband and children.
她迫切地想离开监狱，回到丈夫和孩子们身边RnxZX;,y4~+G|b3Z)|_j。

4. come to a screeching halt 戛然而止；突然停下来
The car came to a screeching halt.
车子突然停了下来@K62FG2Bkmjl;y5C!gI。