The giving of flowers on special occasions is very important in American culture. These flowers are usually given by the male to the female, especially to sweethearts, wives, or mothers. The times during the year when it is most appropriate to give flowers are wedding anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, and especially Valentine's Day.

　　在特别的场合送花是美国文化中很讲究的事儿。往往是男性送花给女性，尤其是心上人，妻子或母亲。最适宜送花的日子为结婚周年纪念日，生日，母亲节。当然，情人节就更少不了花儿了

Valentine's Day

　　A holiday occurring on February 14th when flowers, gifts, chocolates, cards, and other symbols of love are often exchanged by affectionate persons.

　　2月14号为情人节。这一天，情人们常常互赠鲜花，礼物，巧克力，情人卡等表示爱慕之情。

Standing Order

　　Instructions given to a merchant or other person to deliver a product or provide a service at regular intervals or whenever it is needed. For example, some standing orders are carried out weekly, monthly, or annually. Others, such as an order to shovel snow from a sidewalk or driveway, are only carried whenever they are needed. There are three main kinds of standing orders: a purchase order; a delivery order; and a service order.

　　让商家或他人定期送货、提供服务，或随叫随到的预约。例如，有的预约以周、月、年为期。其它的还有人行道或行车道扫雪等临时预约。服务预约主要有三类；购物，送货和服务。