一直惦记着呢 奈何心有余而力不足 看我这手
“I've been remembering it. But my actions got hindered. Look at my hand.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“It took you a whole month to recall that?”
一直 惦记着 呢 奈何 心有余而力不足 看我 这手
“I've been remembering it. But my actions got hindered. Look at my hand.”
“I'm like a fortune cat. I can barely manage to eat.”
“I did not forget about you; I physically could not do anything because of my injured hand.”
When called out for delaying a return favor (人情), it is important to emphasize that one's heart was always willing, thereby preserving sincerity and respect.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
keeping in mind constantly / never forgot
Polite phrase used to show that one has not neglected an obligation or a person.
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak; unable to do what one wishes
A set phrase used to politely excuse oneself from a task due to genuine lack of capability or resources.
Emphasizes the ongoing state of remembering and softens the excuse.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“have been worrying about you.”
“Don't worry about me. I'm fine.”
“I'm worried too, he should be back soon.”
“he still cares about your matters. It's only right”
“You're caring about her, but don't drag me into it.”
“This feeling of being cared about is so great.”