不得不去送死
“they were sent to their deaths.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
但却因为战争
“but because of the war,”
不得 不去 送死
“they were sent to their deaths.”
这种痛苦
“I don't want to see”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese historical narratives often highlight the profound tragedy of common soldiers and civilians forced into slaughter, underscoring the preciousness of peace over martial glory.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
have no choice but to; cannot help but
Used before a verb to emphasize an action forced by circumstances against one's will.
to court death; to throw one's life away needlessly
A strong, dramatic idiom referring to going into fatal danger with almost zero chance of survival.