起码提前跟我知会一声吧
“at least tell me in advance.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“We've known each other for years. If you're leaving,”
起码 提前跟我 知会一声 吧
“at least tell me in advance.”
现在这样算什么
“What do you mean now?”
“After all these years, you didn't even care enough to give me a heads-up before leaving.”
Originating from traditional official documentation terminology, in modern colloquial speech this refers to giving acquaintances a heads-up before making major decisions (such as resigning, relocating, or traveling far) out of mutual respect, friendship, and social courtesy.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to give a heads-up; to notify in advance
A common colloquial chunk used in social interactions to indicate informing someone beforehand, demonstrating respect and politeness.
at least...
Used to convey a minimum baseline expectation or to reproach someone for failing to meet even the bare minimum standard.
Placed at the end of an imperative or rhetorical statement to convey negotiation mixed with reproach and helplessness.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“you should've at least told us beforehand.”
“You should've given me a heads-up first.”
“Once a suitable kidney is available, we will notify you immediately.”
“send someone to notify me immediately.”