朝廷正是用人之际
“The court is in dire need of talent.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
天下都难得安宁 而且如今南方水患未平
“might disturb the court and the entire nation. Besides, the flood in the south is ongoing.”
朝廷 正是 用人之际
“The court is in dire need of talent.”
“His Majesty did this for the bigger picture.”
“We have no choice but to bend the rules right now because the state cannot afford to be picky.”
Classical statecraft often balances moral absolutes against pragmatism, urging officials to accept lesser evils during national emergencies.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the imperial court; the royal government
Used in historical settings to refer to the central state administration.
precisely at a time when capable people are sorely needed
A standard formal idiom used to justify overlooking flaws or appointing unconventional people in times of crisis.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“promising imperial officials.”
“Many officials in the court are deeply involved.”
“completely loyal”
“The court's human relationships are intricate.”
“The officials are heartless.”
“This is a matter of state. You don't need to ask me.”