And his neighbours, who at first laughed at the folly of the undertaking, no sooner saw it brought to perfection than they were struck with admiration and terror.

他的邻居们起初嘲笑这项事业的愚蠢， 但一看到它完美无缺， 他们就被钦佩和恐惧所震撼。

A glow of artistic approval brightened over Alice Pyncheon's face; she was struck with admiration—which she made no attempt to conceal—of the remarkable comeliness, strength, and energy of Maule's figure.

爱丽丝·品钦 (Alice Pyncheon) 的脸上闪耀着艺术认可的光芒；她对 Maule 非凡的美貌、力量和活力产生了钦佩之情——对此她毫不掩饰。