He longed to talk things over with Old Cheng, but there was nothing he could say for words were inadequate to express his feelings. So in spite of all his bitter experiences, he remained mute.

• 他很愿意和老程谈一谈，可是没话可说，他的话不够表现他的心思的，他领略了一切苦处，他的口张不开，像个哑吧。