可是我作为一个 煤矿行业的门外汉
“But even as a layman in the coal mining industry,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我知道 领导给了你任务
“I know you were given a task by your boss.”
可是 我作为一个 煤矿行业的 门外汉
“But even as a layman in the coal mining industry,”
都觉得这个买卖不值
“I feel this deal isn't worth it.”
“Even an amateur can see this is a terrible deal, so you should reconsider.”
Downplaying one's authority by labeling oneself a layman avoids threatening the listener's face while delivering severe criticism.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
layman / outsider / novice
A classic humble expression used to qualify an opinion on a specialized topic outside one's expertise.
as a / in the role of
Used to frame one's social role or perspective before offering commentary.