But the garden was full of sweet smelling flowers that would conceal the bitterness;and some of the strangest scents were those of blossoms that opened after dark.

• 楼下的花园里开满了馥郁芬芳的玫瑰，那香甜的气味足以掩盖房间里的怪味，而那些午夜后绽放的花蕊香气最为浓烈。