这阵子不太容易找到好的工作。

No, good jobs are not so easy to come by these days.

这阵子将是林伯伯的告别式，淳文兄也会回去三天参加。

Uncle Lin's memorial will take place these days, and Mr. Ko will be flying back for three days to attend.

一位60岁的僧侣说：「他们来的时候，口不应心，施展两面手法。这阵子，我连退出寺院都要得到许可。」

"They come with fire in one hand and water in the other, " said the 60-year-old monk. "These days, I cannot even leave my monastery without their permission.