可是我之前也没有靠山
“But I didn't have any connections before,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
真的不灵
“you really won't get anywhere.”
可是 我之前也 没有靠山
“But I didn't have any connections before,”
不也面上戏了吗
“and I still got the role.”
“You don't always need connections; look how I managed on my own.”
In competitive industries, having an influential patron or strong network is often viewed as decisive, prompting debates over merit versus social capital.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
backer; powerful patron; source of leverage
A common colloquial metaphor referring to influential protectors or sponsors in career and business.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“she has no one to shield her. She used to look so grand only by treading on us commoners.”
“I used to be your protector.”
“needs to find a backer before getting a job,”
“If this is the only option, I don't think I can be bothered. It's so messy in here.”
“I don't know what to do anymore.”
“you make her feel like this rock”