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。
but I fended off the taunts and jibes of the family good-humouredly and soon everybody got used to the idea.
但我心平气和地顶住全家人的嘲笑和奚落。不久,大家对我习以为常了,