He often stopped reading or writing to stare into the distance, dreaming perhaps of some ambitious plan.

他常常停止读书或写作，呆呆地盯着远处，可能梦想着什么宏伟的计划。

She did not read or sew any more, but used to sit there silently, staring into the distance.

她不再读书，也不再做针线活儿，但常静静地坐在那儿，呆呆地望着远方。

He stared into the distance, as though forcing Ye to sort through her thoughts.

他凝视着远方，仿佛在逼迫着叶叶整理思绪。