in quest of
为了探索..., 为了寻求...
reside in
(性质)存在于, 具备 (in); (权力等)属于(in)
The real power resides in the people.
真正的权力属于人民。
on the fringe of
在边缘，在外围
be remiss in
be careless of duty玩忽职守
a couple of
两三个， (少数)几个
I last saw her a couple of months ago.
in the balance
In an undetermined and often critical position:
悬而未决；紧要关头：处于未确定的或经常是关键性的位置：
Our plans were left hanging in the balance. Resolution of these matters is still in the balance.
我们的计划被搁置下来处于悬而未决的状态。这些事情的结果尚未可知
be subject to
v.
受支配, 从属于, 可以...的, 常遭受...
be subject to taxation
应纳税
be subject to damage
易受损伤
Subject to your consent, I will try again.
你要是同意, 我再试一试。
The treaty is subject to ratification.
此条约经批准后才能生效。
The prices are subject to change.
价格可能有变动。
