1. Most people read these corrupt and evil books casually just to pass the time; whatever feelings they may have flash by without too much of an effect. However, for psychologically unstable teenagers or those with insular, sadistic or abusive tendencies, this type of literature is a shot of amphetamine in the eighth consciousness that causes mental and behavioral insanity.
这类腐化邪恶的书籍，有些人只当做消遣无聊的闲书，纵有什麼感觉，也倏忽即过，影响不大；但对於思想不稳定的青少年，或原已有自闭、自残或虐待狂倾向的人而言，看这类书，就无疑在八识田堨握F一支安非他命针，会使他们心行都疯狂起来。
2. His son did pass one exam but it was just a flash in the pan.
他儿子确是通过了一门考试，但那只是一时的成功。