But the curiosity wouldn't last long: a couple thousandths of a second later, a fusillade of boiling hot, toxic spray would drive off both you and your musings.

但奇心不会持续太久：几千分之几秒后，一阵滚烫、有毒的雾会驱散你和你的沉思。

I winced a little at the idea of attending to the customers, but I was too bewildered by the fusillade that was still ringing in my ears to think of anything to say.

一想到顾客， 我有点畏缩，但我还是被耳边回响的枪声弄糊涂了， 想不出说什么。