VOA常速英语:记录纽约唐人街历史变迁的宝贵黑白照片

1. He quickly became captivated. My impression was the sheer population density, the vibrant street life just blew me away.

blow away 让……印象深刻，打动……

I was blown away by the tone and the quality of the story.
我深深地被故事的基调和格调所打动。

2. But it took residents a while to warm up to him. So I’m walking down the street. People are saying no picture no picture.

warm up to sb 与……热络/亲热
It takes an hour or so FOR some children to warm up to strangers.
有些孩子需要个把钟头才能和陌生人亲热起来。