你帮我想办法 应付一下
“find a way to cover for me with her.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
外祖母那边
“And as for grandmother,”
你帮我 想办法 应付一下
“find a way to cover for me with her.”
“All right. Then you be very careful on the road. Okay.”
“Cover for me and make up an excuse so grandmother doesn't find out I'm gone.”
When younger family members must undertake risky or disapproved tasks, they often rely on trusted peers to 'deal with' (应付) strict elders through gentle deception to avoid causing worry or punishment.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to find a way; to figure out a solution
An extremely frequent colloquial phrase used when dealing with dilemmas or logistical hurdles.
to deal with perfunctorily; to stall or cover for someone temporarily
Used colloquially to mean handling a difficult person or inquiry just enough to satisfy them superficially.
