You know, the ancient Chinese women were supposed to be good at needlework.
知道吗，中国古代女子都得做针线活。
A swarm of bees was gathering nectar among the flowers.
一群蜜蜂在花丛中采蜜。
Used of pens; having a writing point or nib especially of a certain kind.
用来指钢笔；有笔尖或有固定种类的钢笔尖。
You had better wear a blue necktie with this suit.
穿上这套衣服，最好打蓝领带。
Now, perhaps, even the necktie is going out of style.
现在，也许连领带也快不时髦了。