To minimize any possible damage, we've packed our goods in the way to suit for long sea-voyage.
为使损失减少到最低限度,我们对货物的包装足以承受长途海运。
that misfortune might overtake us if the important events of our lives were not related to it.
要是我们不把生活中的重大的事件告诉那条河,就可能大祸临头。