怎么能做出 那些事情来呢
“do such things?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
怎么能
“do...”
怎么能做出 那些事情来呢
“do such things?”
他打小
“Since he was little,”
“What he did is entirely unforgivable and utterly shameful.”
Chinese speakers frequently use rhetorical questions beginning with 'how could' (怎么能) to assert moral superiority and condemn breaches of ethical norms.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to commit [certain] deeds; to do such things
Typically used in a negative evaluative context when someone crosses moral or ethical boundaries.
how could [one]
A standard rhetorical question opener indicating disbelief or strong disapproval.
Softens the rhetorical question while adding a lingering tone of bewilderment and moral indignation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“what should be done and what shouldn't?”
“What can I do to help?”
“How did he manage to pull off something like this?”
“Then... What can I do to help?”
“I'll do anything you ask.”
“if there's something you want to do, just go for it.”