There was an orgy of grabbing and over all there was a cold cynicism about open theft in high places that was chilling to contemplate.

• 于是产生了一股巧取豪夺风气，高级官员也公开偷窃，而许多人对此采取冷漠的犬儒主义态度，这是令人想起来都不寒而栗的。