Perhaps because we were weary to the point of being shell-shocked, our reaction to the bold plans and projections was quietly very skeptical, especially insofar as the near term was concerned.

• 也许是因为疲倦到头昏脑涨的缘故，所以我们对这些宏伟方案和规划特别是如此短暂的时间目标的反应，是表现出相当的平静和怀疑。