我估计可不大乐观 组长
“I'm not very optimistic about that. Leader,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你觉得 有多少人会认真地 填写调查表
“how many people do you think will treat this survey seriously?”
我估计 可不 大乐观 组长
“I'm not very optimistic about that. Leader,”
市公安局的整理完了
“we've finished the files of the Public Security Bureau.”
“Don't hold your breath; almost nobody is going to fill this out honestly.”
Subordinates in Chinese workplaces frequently soften negative reality with hedges like '不大乐观' (not very optimistic) to avoid bluntness while preparing superiors for disappointing results.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not very optimistic / grim
A polite, indirect way to break bad news or express doubt regarding the outcome of an ongoing situation.
I reckon / I estimate
Common hedge used to frame personal judgments modestly, especially when reporting up to superiors.
