" Some of them have just been saved by the skin of their teeth, " he said.

" 一些居民侥幸获救。"

" Some of (the residents) have just been saved by the skin of their teeth, " he said.

“一些（居民）刚刚幸免遇难。

Two others made it by the skin of their teeth.

【skin】另外两人勉强通过。