Alex only took up the pianoforte when he was 14.

亚历到14岁时才开始学钢琴。

Alex trailed a hand through the clear water.

亚历伸出一只手在清澈的水中划过。

Alex was too jumpy, too neurotic.

亚历神经质、容易激动了。

Alex made a gesture of apology.

亚历做了个道歉的手势。

Alex looked dubious, but complied.

亚历看上去有些疑惑，但仍服从了。