这几位在朝堂 向来刚正不阿
“These men have always been righteous.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这几位在朝堂 向来 刚正不阿
“These men have always been righteous.”
若是获得 任何一方的支持 都有不小的影响
“The support from any one of them will have huge influence.”
“They are tough to bribe or sway, but having their backing would make our cause untouchable.”
Officials reputed for strict moral integrity carried enormous weight in dynastic China, serving as political bellwethers whose endorsements could legitimize a faction.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
upright and outspoken / never stooping to flattery
A formal four-character idiom (chengyu) used to praise incorruptible officials or individuals with uncompromising integrity.
in the imperial court
A formal historical term referring to the venue of imperial governance and debates.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“At court, he's used to having the final say.”
“In the court, everyone knows you are his right-hand man.”
“The court, right now, is in dire straits.”
“to restore proper order in the court.”
“That was an intense confrontation known to everyone at court.”
“that she is not the only player in this imperial court.”