主人说想借个道
“My master wishes to ask for a favor.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也未免太贵重了
“is far too valuable.”
主人说想 借个道
“My master wishes to ask for a favor.”
“Your reach is known to be unparalleled,”
“We need your cooperation to pass through smoothly; don't stand in our way.”
In classical and political rhetoric, asking to 'borrow a path' tactfully disguises significant demands as minor conveniences, preserving mutual face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
borrow a path; ask for right of way
Literally used when asking someone to step aside, but in formal or historical registers it often serves as a metaphor for requesting political favors or safe transit.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“So you need to borrow my men”
“I'd still like to borrow something from you.”
“who borrowed it directly from my mother.”
“I want to borrow them from you.”
“he just wanted to use the Founder's reputation”
“and I want to get some blessings from you children.”