而且方总监一直在力保我 让我白白错过了这次机会
“Plus, Ms. Fang has been trying to protect me. You made me miss this opportunity for nothing.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“It wasn't easy for me to finally get an opportunity to prove my value.”
而且方总监一直在 力保 我 让我 白白错过 了这次机会
“Plus, Ms. Fang has been trying to protect me. You made me miss this opportunity for nothing.”
“It's precisely because I don't want you to waste this opportunity.”
“Director Fang went out on a limb to protect my spot; I really can't let him down by letting this golden opportunity slip away.”
In contemporary Chinese workplace culture, being firmly backed or protected ('li bao') by a direct superior such as a director signifies crucial political backing and organizational endorsement. This often instills in subordinates a deep sense of loyalty as well as a psychological burden not to let down the mentor who recognized their potential.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to vigorously protect, vouch for, or stand up for someone
A common workplace term typically used when a superior or someone with authority shields a subordinate, secures a position for them, or spares them from penalty.
to miss out on a great opportunity in vain
A frequent colloquial combination used to express deep regret or frustration over failing to seize a good chance.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I need to hear it from Ms. Fang before I believe it.”
“If I can work under Ms. Fang, I can avoid a lot of unnecessary detours.”
“Anyway, Ms. Fang thinks highly of me.”
“Do you know why Ms. Fang is giving you the cold shoulder?”
“I'm sure you recognized who did, Ms. Fang.”
“(Why would Ms. Fang give me a chance?)”