He had in his day,been one of the greatest opera singers in the world.

他时期是世界上最伟大的歌剧演员之一。

He was fortunate to arrive in Hollywood when the film industry was on the crest of a wave.

他很幸运，在电影业的时期来到好莱坞。

To that time bystreet had already downfalled from its height of power and splendour，greatgrandfather bought-out a buckeen's official residence with his half of life hoardind.

那时，胡同已经走向衰，曾祖父的积蓄买下了一户破落贵族的王府。