Roses on the veranda were still in bloom, and the hedges evergreen, so that there was almost nothing of middle-age autumn to chill the mood.

• 走廊上的玫瑰，还在开着，那些篱笆还是青枝绿叶的；眼前这片景色可以说没有一点点秋深的情调扫人兴致。