From the grille at the counter the steam of stew came pouring forth, with a sour metallic smell which did not quite overcome the fumes of Victory Gin.

• 炖菜的蒸气，从柜台的铁栅中间冒出来，一股子金属的酸味儿，还夹着种压不下盖不住的胜利牌杜松子酒气。