终日驰骋, 左不楗

целый день мчаться во весь опор и не захромать на левую ногу

这些书就是一套子，左不过是些才子佳人，最没趣儿。

There is a sameness about all these tales. They’re so stereotyped -- all about talented scholars and lovely ladies.

这本词典很有用，左不过贵了些。

This dictionary is very useful, only it is a bit costly.