We played around with the idea for a while but eventually realized that it just wouldn't work.我们揣摩了这个想法好一会儿，但最终意识到它就是行不通。It was a low-key meeting, each leader gauging the mettle of the other.这是个不露声色的会议，各位领导人都在揣摩彼此的脾气秉性。He seemed to be gauging the depth of the silence.他似乎是在揣摩这深邃的寂静。