英语语法分析

But the flinging of gold COINS instead of pebbles, the lighting of a cigarette with a banknote, the pulverization and drinking of a pearl appear unaesthetic.

但是，扔金币而不扔石头子儿，用钞票点香烟，把珍珠研成粉末再喝下肚去，都会产生不美的效果。