The clumps of blossoms had just been bathed; every sort of velvet, satin, gold and varnish, which springs from the earth in the form of flowers, was irreproachable.

花束洗涤一净；所有幻成花形从地下冒出来的丝绒、绫缎、彩釉和黄金都毫无瑕疵。

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If you have a velvet, brocade, or satin evening jacket, slip that over a simple daytime ensemble.

如果你有一件天鹅绒、织锦或绸缎的晚会便服，那么就将它穿在简单的日常服饰外面。

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Or evening dresses. Usually shoulder, collar design is low, wide skirt, skirt length and ankle. With luxurious satin, velvet fabrics such as cutting, and Outfit dress lace, ribbon.

或称晚礼服裙。通常肩、领设计较低，裙摆宽大，裙长及踝。多用华贵的绸缎、丝绒等面料裁制，并装连衣裙饰花边、缎带。

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If you live in a sleek, minimalist, neutral-toned home, a few nights under red velvet or magenta satin can feel like the ultimate indulgence.

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Who cannot feel for the poor wretch, down on his knees, begging forgiveness "in his tailcoat of Narvarino smoke and flame, in his velvet waistcoat and new trousers, with his satin necktie and carefully groomed hair from which emanated the fresh smell of eau de Cologne"?

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