戴的东西最多吧 跳起舞来 都比别人慢半拍吧
“weren't you? Did that make you dance half a beat slower than everyone else?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Out of all those old ladies, I bet you were wearing the most jewelry,”
戴的东西最多吧 跳起舞来 都比别人 慢半拍 吧
“weren't you? Did that make you dance half a beat slower than everyone else?”
他还算有良心的
“He's actually got a bit of conscience.”
“Look at you, overdressed and out of rhythm—you really stand out in a funny way.”
Refers to elderly Chinese citizens gathering in public squares to dance together, an activity central to retired social life and frequent family humor.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a beat behind; a step too slow; slow to react
Commonly used both literally for dancing or music and metaphorically for someone who reacts or catches on slower than others.
Softens the teasing remark into an assumption or solicitous observation rather than a harsh criticism.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“didn't we come to dance? Why are we here? (Matchmaking) They haven't arrived yet.”
“I don't really know how to dance anymore.”
“You're always out dancing. Did some old man fall for you?”
“If you don't want to get caught, dance now.”