The narrative pulls you along like a runaway train.

这个故事就像一辆失控的高速列车，读起来惊险刺激。

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A runaway train is about to strike five people walking along the track.

一个失去控制的火车将要撞上在铁轨上行走的五个人。

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If your life is beginning to feel like a runaway train, grab a hold of the emergency cord and jump off.

假如你的生活开始变得像一列失控的火车，抓住急救绳，赶紧跳下去。

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The situation appears to be a runaway train with no one in the cab.

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