一、His increased interest in natural science was further encouraged by events outside his formal education. 他对自然科学的兴趣不断增加,正规教育之外的经历更是激发他的兴趣。
二、These events included the many trips he went on the book Wonders of the World he read many times during this period, and helping his brother in his chemistry lab. 这些经历包括,在这段期间他把《世界奇观》一书都看了很多遍,并在他哥哥的化学实验室里帮忙。
三、 His father decided he would be a doctor and study medicine. 他的父亲决定,他将成为一名医生及学医。
四、Once again, Darwin’s increased interest in natural science was enhanced from outside his formal studies. By the time Darwin was twenty-two years old, he had had a general knowledge of a wide range of scientific fields. What was more important, however, is that Darwin had developed a burning passion for natural science and an unlimited enthusiasm for exploration. The foundation was now set for Darwin to become one of the greatest naturalists of the 19th century. 再一次,在正规教育之外的经历鼓舞之下,达尔文对自然科学的兴趣不断增加。当达尔文二十二岁时,他对科学领域的一般知识已有广泛涉猎。更重要的是,然而,就是达尔文对自然科学有浓厚的热情,和对探索有著无限的激情。如今根基已固,达尔文就这样成为了19世纪最伟大的自然科学家之一。
1、正式教育以外的那些活动进一步激发了他对自然科学日益浓厚的兴趣。interest in natural science 对自然科学的兴趣
2、这些活动包括数次旅行以及期间多次阅读的《世界奇迹》一书,还有帮助哥哥做化学实验。during this period 这期间
3、他的父亲决定让他学医,将来当一名医生。
4、正式学习之外的活动再一次增强了达尔文对自然科学的兴趣。到了22岁时,达尔文已经掌握了很多科学领域的一般知识。然而更重要的是,他对自然科学的热爱已经到了狂热的地步,探索的热情一发不可收拾。这为他成为19世纪最伟大的博物学家奠定了基础。Once again 再次;By the time 到了。。。的时候;a wide range of 很多,许多,众多;a burning passion for 对。。。的狂热,对。。。的酷爱;enthusiasm for 。。。的热情