I studied fashion design in university but they can't teach you the natural talent which is such an important part of it.
我曾经在大学里学过时装设计,但在这方面有天赋的老师却无法教授,而天赋对时装设计又是极其重要的。
for their house, which had sound foundations, would have stood stoutly even if it had been almost submerged.
因为他们的房子地基牢固,即使洪水几乎灭顶也不会倒塌。