For the past eight months, the mysterious content of these tapes has hung like the Sword of Damocles over my head.

在过去的八个月里，这些对话的内容，一直像达摩克利斯之剑（临头的危险） 一样悬在我的头上。

First and foremost, empty talk seems to be nothing serious, but when subjected to careful consideration, it will prove to be the sword of Damocles threatening our long-term development.

首先，空谈看似没什么大不了，但仔细想想，却是威胁我国长远发展的达摩克利斯之剑。

First and foremost, littering garbage seems to be no serious misdeed, but when subjected to careful reflection, it will prove to be the sword of Damocles threatening the environment.

首先， 乱扔垃圾看似无大碍，但仔细想想，却是威胁环境的达摩克利斯之剑。

Admittedly, mobile phones do bring contemporary convenience to us, but when subjected to careful reflection, they will prove to be the sword of Damocles threatening the cohesion of each group in long terms.

诚然，手机确实给我们带来了当代的便利，但仔细反思就会发现，从长远来看， 这将是威胁各个群体凝聚力的达摩克利斯之剑。

First and foremost, failing to set a good example for kids seems to be nothing serious, but when subjected to careful consideration, it will prove to be the sword of Damocles threatening their long-term development.

首先，不能给孩子树立好榜样，看似没什么大不了的，但仔细想想，却是威胁孩子长远发展的达摩克利斯之剑。

First and foremost, putting things off till deadline seems to be nothing serious, but when subjected to careful consideration, it will prove to be the sword of Damocles threatening the survival and development of each group.

首先，拖到最后期限看似没什么大不了的，但仔细想想，却是威胁各集团生存和发展的达摩克利斯之剑。