我们既然不能正面应对
“Since we can't face them head-on,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Lord Changxin has likely set an ambush.”
我们 既然 不能 正面应对
“Since we can't face them head-on,”
“we might as well circle around from the back.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese tactical philosophy often emphasizes avoiding direct frontal clashes against a stronger or entrenched opponent in favor of indirect, clever flanking maneuvers.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since; now that
Used to introduce a known premise or established fact before presenting a logical deduction or proposal.
to confront head-on; to face directly
Commonly used in formal or strategic contexts regarding challenges, conflicts, or competitors.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“We already have a countermeasure, right?”
“He would never dare face you head-on.”
“We can't just hand it over like this.”
“we can't just back down all the time”
“We're in a tough spot right now.”
“we cannot afford war on two fronts.”