要我交投名状
“He wants me to make a pledge”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
说但是吧
“What's his asking price?”
要我交 投名状
“He wants me to make a pledge”
“to kill two guys for him. Then he will help me.”
“He won't trust me unless I get my hands dirty and commit a crime for him.”
Originating from classical literature like The Water Margin, a '投名状' refers to committing an irreversible act (often a crime) to prove unyielding loyalty to a criminal syndicate.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
pledge of loyalty / proof of allegiance through crime
Historically a blood oath or criminal act required to join an outlaw band; metaphorically used for extreme proof of commitment.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“token of loyalty.”
“pledge of loyalty.”
“Ms. Li, a document needs your signature.”
“How about I sign it off, then?”
“Go back and draw up the list, and get it to me as soon as possible.”
“I already signed. Please sign it, too.”