1. Next, the Algerian adventure had begun, and it appeared that this might prove expensive in lives.
    其次，对阿尔及利亚的冒险行动已经开始，看来这可能被证明是要付出巨大生命代价的。

2. Most were wary and many apprehensive as to how the Algerian business would turn out.
    至于阿尔及利亚的事态结果将会如何，大部分人持谨慎态度，许多人则感到担忧。