With no absolute proof to the contrary, the possibility bore into Phaethon's mind.

由于缺乏有力的反驳，一丝念头突然钻入 Phaethon 脑中。

With no absolute proof to the contrary, the possibility bore into Phaethon’s mind.

在没有绝对相反证据的情况下， Phaethon 想到了这种可能性。

So till I have proof to the contrary, I'll deny that baleen whales, sperm whales, or unicorns can do any such thing.

所以，在没有真凭实据之前，我不能承认长须鲸、大头鲸、独角鲸可以穿透钢板。