一直想安排个时间
“I've been wanting to arrange a time...”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是
“Yes.”
一直想安排个时间
“I've been wanting to arrange a time...”
“I've been looking for an opportunity to get on your good side over dinner.”
In Chinese institutional and professional dynamics, arranging a meal is a vital instrument for subordinates to curry favor, show respect, and build guanxi with superiors.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
find / arrange some time
A common conversational formula used when proposing an appointment, meeting, or social gathering.
have always wanted to
Used to convey sincerity and long-standing intent when making an offer or invitation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Do you need to pick a lucky date for that?”
“Let's meet up when you're free.”
“When do you plan to get married?”
“We should pay a visit to him”
“She asks when you are free and wants to meet.”
“Then we'll schedule”