英语翻译请看下面这段文:Charlotte was born in 1816,Emily in 1818 and Ann
英语翻译
请看下面这段文:Charlotte was born in 1816,Emily in 1818 and Anne in 1820.Their brother Branwell was born in 1817.Left to themselves,the children wrote and told stories and walked over the hills.They grew up largely self-educated.Branwell showed a great interest in drawing.The girls were determined to earn money for his art education.They took positions as teachers or taught children in their homes.
请问其中的 Left to themselves,the children wrote and told stories and walked over the hills.这一句怎么翻译?Left to themselves怎么理解?