- 可这些百年世家… - 不必了
“While you may have caught Mr. Deng's eye, these century-old noble families-- I shall decline.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
阿蔷 一会儿有个宴请要参加 如今你虽得太傅青眼
“Qiang, you have a banquet to attend. While you may have caught Mr. Deng's eye, these century-old noble families--”
- 可这些 百年世家 … - 不必了
“While you may have caught Mr. Deng's eye, these century-old noble families-- I shall decline.”
我梁蔷的功名是战场上挣来的 不是喝酒喝出来的
“My rank was earned on the battlefield, not over drinks.”
“I have no interest in flattering corrupt aristocrats at a dinner table to advance my career.”
In historical China, tension often existed between self-made military officers who gained honor on the battlefield and hereditary noble clans who controlled political appointments through social networking.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
no need; that won't be necessary
A concise and firm way to decline an offer or suggestion without leaving room for debate.
century-old prominent family; hereditary nobility
Used in historical or literary contexts to describe deeply entrenched aristocratic clans.
Indicates a decisive change of state or a final resolution to reject the offer.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It's a big clan. That was hundreds of years ago.”
“This century-old family is the pillar of our state.”
“I will protect this century-old shop well.”
“Many prominent families and immortal sects of the past”
“Far too long ago.”
“It's been so many years, and no family has ever shown up.”