1·He takes roses, or carnations, pulls out a twig, but only when they're fresh.
他拿玫瑰，或是康乃馨，抽出一根小枝，仅仅是它们新鲜的时候。
2·Carnations are considered as the perfect flowers for mothers around the world, but few know that China has its own for mothers — the tiger lily.
康乃馨在全世界被认为是送给母亲最理想的花，但很少有人知道中国也有适合送给母亲的花——虎百合。
3·"But the pink carnations?" she said.
“可是那些粉色的康乃馨？”她问。
4·Sending a sorry looking bunch of carnations might do you more harm than good.
送一束看起来可怜兮兮的康乃馨可是吃力不讨好哇。
5·The following day, Maxim brought her carnations and inquired after her well-being.
第二天，马克西姆给她买了康乃馨来看她，问了一下她好些了没有。