mashed potatoes, and a tossed green salad to begin with.
马铃薯泥, 还有蔬菜沙拉当头道菜。
How thick is the ice here?
这儿的冰有多厚?
The early climbers were looking for the easiest way to the top, because the summit was the prize they sought, especially if it and never been attained before.