talented artists 有天赋的艺术家
I was amazed to learn that... 我很惊讶地了解到...
develop different styles of painting 形成不同的绘画风格
I thought it was going to be boring. 我本以为它会很无聊。
make a lot of scientific discoveries 作出许多的科学发现
in the field of astronomy 在天文学领域
range from....to.... 从....到...
float on the surface of a pond 飘在池塘的水面上
fly over a thunderstorm 飞越一场雷暴
devote oneself to doing 致力于做某事
distribute ... to ... 把 ... 分发给 ...
negotiate a successful sale 谈成一笔成功的生意
negotiate with sb. about sth. 和某人谈判某事
adore doing 喜爱做某事
be off to 离开去...
have an appetite for 喜爱,渴望
start from scratch 白手起家
make a reservation 预约,预订
Considering his later fame, they