1·Edison's electric lamp, patented in 1880 was the marketplace's favorite, bringing light to the masses.
爱迪生的电灯在1880年获得专利，成为当时市场上最受欢迎的发明，为大众带来了光明。
2·But Edison's electric lamp, patented in 1880 was the marketplace's favorite, bringing light to the masses and turning the 33 year old Edison into America's golden boy.
但是爱迪生的电灯(1880年获得专利)在市场上最受欢迎，它把光明带给了千家万户，并使得33岁的爱迪生成为美国的“金童”。
3·It is well known that Edison invented the electric lamp.
人们都知道是爱迪生发明了电灯。
4·It is well known that Edison invented the electric lamp.
人所共知爱迪生发明了电灯。
5·Insects swarmed round the electric lamp.
小虫子成群地在电灯周围打转。