I doubt it, sir. We'll try, but I can't promise anybody before 3:30.
我没把握,先生。我们会尽早的,但我不敢许诺3:30以前行。
The sides of the dish were so smooth that it was almost impossible to attach hawsers and chains to the rim without damaging it.
盘子四边十分光滑,要在盘边拴上绳索或链条而同时又不损坏它是很难办到的。