水银柱沉入了弥留之日的口中。

The mercury sank in the mouth of the dying day.

当有一名家庭成员将要离开的时候，弥留的时间显得弥足珍贵。

The moments around a dying family member are like precious jewels.

许许多多可怜的灵魂向我作过仟悔，不仅是在生命弥留的病倔上，而且也在精力旺盛、名声良好的时刻。

Many, many a poor soul hath given its confidence to me, not only on the deathbed, but while strong in life, and fair in reputation.