凶狠: cruel, vicious, fierce and malicious, vengeful...
冷笑: to sneer, to laugh grimly, grin of dissatisfaction (bitterness, helplessness, indignation etc), bitter, grim, sarcastic or angry smile...
棉: generic term for cotton or kapok, cotton, padded or quilted with cotton...
长效: to be effective over an extended period...
赶不上: can't keep up with, can't catch up with, cannot overtake...
以往: in the past, formerly...
筐: basket...
珍视: to place great importance on, to treasure...
酌情: to use discretion, to take circumstances into account, to make allowances pertinent to a situation...
灯光: (stage) lighting, light...