1. But then you have to wonder why, over time, natural talent seems to waken in some people and dim in others.
    可是你也会问为什么随着时间的推移，天才在一些人身上显露出来，而在另一些人身上却暗淡下去。

2. Then, squinting his eyes, he said: ´The night is dim. Read the letter to me.
    然后他眯着眼说道：“光线幽暗，读给我听吧。”

3. Then, squinting his eyes, he said: ´The light is dim. Read the letter to me.´
    然后，眼珠一转，说道："光线太暗，请给我读一下这封信。"

4. My vision went dim, as blood rushed from my head to my feet.
    血液从我的头部直往脚底冲，我的视线开始模糊。

5. The gaoler replied: ´The light is indeed dim, sire. I must get my glasses.´
    于是便说："陛下，这儿光线的确太暗了，我得去眼镜拿来。"