- 我可以吗？ - 我也会想喝一杯的
“- May I? - I would.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
尽管 我当然无法保证 柯丝蒂·阿特金斯也会和我一样宽容
“Though, obviously, I can't promise that Kirsty Atkins will be as forgiving.”
- 我可以 吗 ？ - 我 也会 想 喝一杯 的
“- May I? - I would.”
“You did what any father in your position would do.”
“- I need alcohol to cope with this stress. - Go ahead, anyone in your position would feel the same way.”
In Chinese communicative culture, drinking during a difficult predicament is widely understood as a valid coping mechanism that merits empathy rather than reproach.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to have a drink
A ubiquitous colloquial expression for drinking alcohol to unwind, bond, or relieve tension.
may I? / is it alright if I do?
A simple and polite way to request permission before taking an action in shared company.
Marks a polite, tentative yes-no question seeking permission.
Affirms the inevitability or naturalness of feeling the desire to drink.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Don't you want to have a drink with me?”
“I was gonna ask you to join me for a quick drink, but…”
“I wouldn't do that. I don't even drink Coke myself.”
“There's some drinks here. Help yourself.”
“Let's just have a drink.”
“or I won't drink it.”