他能一个电话就让巡捕房 把旅长他爹给放了
“how could he get the police station to release the brigade commander's father with just one call?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Think about it. If he had no dealings with the Japanese,”
他能 一个电话 就让巡捕房 把旅长他爹给 放了
“how could he get the police station to release the brigade commander's father with just one call?”
田家泰要不是汉奸 那上海滩就没汉奸了
“If Tian Jiatai isn't a traitor, then there are no traitors in Shanghai.”
“Nobody has that kind of power unless they are colluding with the occupation forces.”
In Republican-era Shanghai concessions, securing someone's immediate release through a mere phone call reflected formidable illicit power and deep political ties.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
with just a single phone call
Used to emphasize immense influence, connections, or effortless efficiency in solving a tough problem.
released or set free
A colloquial disposal construction using 把 and 給 to emphasize the completion of releasing someone from custody.
Marks the completion of the action 'released'.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Call the police station and report this.”
“Yes. My Brigade Commander risked his life to save me.”
“The brigade commander's madam reads to him, and she's earning his money.”
“He's not the same kind of person as you, the brigade commander, and Great-grandfather. Not at all.”
“As the Brigade Commander, you came back alive.”
“Brigadier, this kid Yu is a good fighter.”