我有些事跟你交代一下
“I'll need to brief you on some matters.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
孙哥 我这几天要请假 在医院照顾我爸
“Sun. I need to take a few days off. I'm taking care of my father at the hospital.”
我有些事 跟你交代一下
“I'll need to brief you on some matters.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
The term '交代' embodies the sense of passing responsibility and setting things in order, balancing organizational duty with accommodating an employee's personal crisis.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to brief; to hand over tasks; to explain details
Commonly used by leaders or colleagues handing over tasks or passing along important instructions before someone leaves.
Softens the imperative verb '交代', making the transition feel quick, routine, and less burdensome.
