始终有颗定时炸弹
“a time bomb that can go off at any time”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这段感情前面
“there will always be”
始终有颗 定时炸弹
“a time bomb that can go off at any time”
随时都会爆炸
“in our relationship.”
“We cannot pretend everything is fine when there is a major problem waiting to destroy us.”
Contemporary Chinese relationship discourse often uses dramatic metaphors like 'ticking time bomb' to describe unspoken conflicts or mismatched values that threaten long-term stability.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
time bomb; ticking hazard
A common metaphor used to describe hidden, impending dangers in personal relationships, health, or workplace projects.
all along; from beginning to end
Emphasizes continuity or an enduring state that has remained unchanged over a long period.