我知道 我今天没有说话的立场
“I know I'm not really in a position to speak today.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I'm not here because of him. I'm actually here to talk to you.”
我知道 我 今天 没有 说话 的 立场
“I know I'm not really in a position to speak today.”
我是一名家事庭的律师 这种事我见多了
“I'm a family court lawyer. I've handled many cases like this.”
“I know it is not my place to meddle, but I care too much not to speak up.”
In Chinese culture, having the appropriate 'standing' (立场) or social boundary is crucial before intervening in others' domestic or personal disputes.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to have no standing or place to speak
A polite, modest formula used before offering strong, unsolicited opinions or intervening in personal matters.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“And you said I didn't influence you. Now you're quite the smooth talker.”
“I don't want to talk. Just leave me alone.”
“Now it seems it's not a great thing to be obedient all the time.”