还麻烦你们替我保密
“Please keep this secret for me.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这件事
“Please keep this secret for me.”
还 麻烦你们 替我保密
“Please keep this secret for me.”
可以吗
“Is that okay?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Framing a sensitive request with '麻烦' (to trouble) acknowledges the social imposition, showing respect while tacitly invoking social obligation to keep the confidence.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
trouble you / to bother you
A staple politeness formula used when placing a burden, favor, or duty on others.
keep a secret for me
The standard expression used when asking someone not to disclose private information.