The quicksands were of great extent at low water, and had an infamous reputation in the country.

流沙面积大， 水位低，在全国声名狼藉。

" The garden is of great extent, the house is at the farther end, and both the Maire and his housekeeper are deaf" .

“花园很大， 房子在尽头， 而 Maire 和他的管家都是聋子” 。