就是替他抛头露面的
“You're just his public face. What real tasks could there be?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
它就是个花架子
“(Deputy Head of Beiyan Commercial Bank) arranged for you is just for show.”
就是 替他 抛头露面 的
“You're just his public face. What real tasks could there be?”
能有什么事务啊
“You're just his public face. What real tasks could there be?”
“Don't take them seriously; they're just a puppet for show.”
In Chinese business and politics, there is often a sharp distinction between the 'front person' who manages public relations and the backstage boss who wields genuine authority.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
showing one's face in public / stepping into the limelight
Often carries a neutral or slightly critical nuance in spoken Chinese, frequently used to describe acting as a public facade or seeking attention.
on his behalf / for him
A very common prepositional phrase used to indicate doing something in place of someone else.
Placed at the end of the sentence to assertively emphasize a characteristic or role.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“to make a fool of him.”
“it's basically exposing yourself.”
“That's what comes from being seen.”
“for him.”
“You know very well how many dirty deeds”
“You've done so many dirty deeds for him.”