1.chunks of 一大块
They came only to work, collecting their hammer stones and grindstones nearby and the chunks of ocher from perhaps as far away as 12 miles.
这些工匠们只是来洞穴工作,在附近收集他们的锤石和磨石以及从可能远至12英里处采集大块的赭石。
2.chip away 凿开;切割
But competitors have begun to chip away at its dominance.
但竞争者已经开始切割它的领地。
3.far and away 无疑
This is far and away the most important area of research for travellers.
这对于旅行者来说无疑是最重要的研究部分。
4.the size of ...的大小
Instead, estimate the size of requirements only.
当然,仅仅是评估需求的大小。