阿兰·德波顿: 《旅行的艺术》1-1
inconspicuous: 不显眼的,不引人注目的
relentless: /rɪˈlent.ləs/ continuing without becoming weaker, less severe, etc. 不停的; 持续强烈的; 不减弱的; 苛刻的; 无情的
continuous rain, incessant rain :雨下个不停
reprieve: an escape from a bad situation or experience;to give relief for a time 暂时缓解;暂时解脱
entrench:to establish solidly 使处于牢固地位,使根深蒂固; entrenched: 牢固确立的;根深蒂固的;积重难返的
ominous steely-grey sky 不祥的钢灰色的的天空