Alex only took up the pianoforte when he was 14.

亚历克斯到14岁时才开始学钢琴。

Alex trailed a hand through the clear water.

亚历克斯伸出一只手在清澈的水中划过。

Alex was too jumpy, too neurotic.

亚历克斯神、激动了。

Alex made a gesture of apology.

亚历克斯做了个道歉的手势。

Alex looked dubious, but complied.

亚历克斯看上去有些疑惑，但仍服从了。