剩下就是不顶用的预备役
“The rest are useless reservists.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
剩下就是不顶用的预备役
“The rest are useless reservists.”
“If any unforeseen situation arises,”
“We are defenseless if an emergency strikes because these backup troops are practically useless.”
Chinese military and everyday talk heavily values functional competence; calling someone '不顶用' reflects harsh pragmatism regarding real-world effectiveness.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
useless; of no help; ineffective
A highly colloquial Northern expression used to express that someone or something fails to meet practical needs.
military reserve service; reserve forces
A standard military term referring to non-active-duty reserve soldiers.