Tigress had always been willful and unrestrained. Today however, bedecked from top to toe, she had given herself airs as a hostess, not only to win the approval of the guests but also to impress Xiangzi.

• 虎姑娘一向野调无腔惯了，今天头上脚下都打扮着，而且得装模作样的应酬客人，既为讨大家的称赞，也为在祥子面前露一手儿。