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.

但这种好奇心不会持续太久：几千分之几，阵滚烫、有毒雾会驱散和思。

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.

想到要接待顾客， 我有点畏缩，但我还是被耳边回响枪声弄糊涂了， 想不出要说什么。