直到现在他才真正过上了舒适的生活，有了他叔叔留给他的那笔可观的遗产，一切突然都变得称心如意了。
He has never really lived a comfortable life until now, but with the handful legacy his uncle has left him, suddenly everything's coming up roses.
从电脑以至特殊功能集装箱船，由于[科技]推陈出新，销售机会已经增加而不须增添劳工。可是直到现在，各公司遭受压力才认真利用科技。
From computers to specialized shipping containers, innovation has created opportunities to increase sales without adding labor. But it is only now, when companies are under the gun, that they are really exploiting technology.
直到现在，他没有疏忽使人人（无论贫富）生活都不得安宁的瘟疫、饥荒和疾病。
Nor does he omit the plagues, famines and diseases which made life a lottery for everyone, rich or poor, until the most recent times.
