Even such basic tools as wrenches are in short supply , he claims .

他声称尽管像一些基本的工具如扳手之类的已经紧缺了。

Over the past few years , many people have faced some mighty big wrenches in their plans .

过去几年中，许多人的计划都会面对巨大的挑战。

They line the sides of narrow corridors , their doorways overflowing with bales of wire , crockery , wrenches , lights , cutlery , pens , toys , tools , ornaments for the world 's holidaymakers and even newly manufactured middle eastern " antiques " .

这些商家排在狭窄的过道两边，他们的门口堆满了电线，陶器，扳手，灯具，餐具，笔，玩具，工具，为世界各地的度假客们提供的装饰品等等，甚至还有最新生产的中东“古董”。