These may seem quixotic or paradoxical choices, but bear with me.
这些似乎是不切实际或自相矛盾的`选择,但请先容我讲完。
We are gradually changing over to a completely metric system
我们正逐渐过渡到完全使用公制。
All shades of mauve, lilac, lavender and purple were fashionable.
深深浅浅的各种木槿色、丁香色、熏衣草色和紫色都是流行色。
The lilac gave off a sweet fragrance.
丁香散发出芬芳的香味。