We had no confidence in today's ambush because we were sure he had escaped last night. It seemed as useless as a blind man lighting a candle.

去设埋伏我们都没有信心，想他一定在昨天晚上就早瘤了，今天去也是瞎子点灯——白费蜡。

youdao

We had no confidence in today's ambush because we were sure he had escaped last night. It seemed as useless as a blind man lighting a candle.

去设埋伏我们都没有信心，想他一定在昨天晚上就早溜了，今天去也是瞎子点灯白费蜡。

youdao

Only as sure as I am, that the reality of one night, let alone that of a whole lifetime, can ever be the whole truth.

我只能确定一个人终其一生，都不能知道人生的真相，更别说是一个晚上了。

youdao

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