But there was always some obstacle in the way, someting to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid.

• 但是在前面总有些东西拦在那里，一些问题必须先被搞定后才能进行下一项，比如未完成的工作，（做事时）等着轮到自己的那段时间、等待着交钱的帐单。”