“In times like these, one enemy in our midst can do more harm than ten across the Channel.”
在这种时候,藏在我们中间的一个敌人,比隔海相望的十个还危险。
用一个对十的算术,把安全焦虑讲得具体,句短而分量重。
one X ... can do more harm than ten ...
说明内部风险时用,适合正式讨论;日常闲聊会显得夸张。
One traitor at home outweighs ten outside. / A single insider can hurt more than a crowd beyond the wall.
正式
one enemy 重读,more harm than 连着说,Channel 收稳。
One careless worker here can do more harm than ten rivals outside. 这里一个粗心的员工,比外面十个对手还危险。
