老公 我报警了
“Honey, I called the police.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
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“Let's go.”
老公 我 报警了
“Honey, I called the police.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In high-stakes conflicts, involving the police can be seen by one partner as a necessary protective measure but by the other as an unwanted escalation that strips them of control.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to call the police; to report an incident to authorities
A standard and vital term used in emergencies to state that law enforcement has been contacted.
Marks the completion of the action and signals a new, unchangeable state of affairs.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Fine. I'm calling the police right now. Besides, I already took a picture of you following me.”
“I finally understand why you didn't call the police last time.”
“Didn't I just tell you my dad's going to call the cops on me?”
“Who told you to call the police?”
“Look at you. Why would you mention the police report?”
“I'll call the police. Come back.”