It had been raining-the first real spring rain of the year had fallen-a bright spangle hung on everything, and the air smelled of buds and moist earth.

• 雨下个不停（这年第一场真正的春雨已经下过了），万物晶莹闪亮，空气中弥散着花苞叶芽和潮湿泥土的气息。