我怕 这结果出来的时候
“I fear what we uncover might sadden you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Still, we must press on and uncover the truth.”
我怕 这 结果 出来 的时候
“I fear what we uncover might sadden you.”
你会伤心
“I fear what we uncover might sadden you.”
“The truth is going to hurt you deeply, and I don't know if you are ready for it.”
Close interpersonal care in Chinese culture often manifests in anticipating the emotional fallout of harsh realities before the other person experiences them.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the outcome/result emerges
Extremely common in both daily life and dramatic contexts when awaiting answers, test results, or investigation conclusions.
I'm afraid that; I worry that
Used as a conversational opener to voice apprehension or preface an unfavorable outcome.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Aren't you worried it might upset you?”
“just in case.”
“Are you scared now? What's there to be scared about?”
“I'm afraid... I'm afraid the police will trace it to you,”
“I didn't want you to worry about me. I'm more worried about you now.”
“What? Scared?”