1·The mice weren't gnawing as quickly as they might and my condition wouldn't imminently threaten my existence.
我想,老鼠咬树枝的速度也不是那么快,而且我的疾病也不会那么快地就威胁到我的生存。
2·I can hear the rats scurrying through the corridor, gnawing away over my head between the thick rafters.
我听见老鼠在走廊里跑过,在我头顶上的粗椽子之间大咬大嚼。
3·She was gnawing her nails nervously.
她正在神经质地咬指甲。