今天迟到 是因为学校放假 送学生们去车站
“I was late because I took the students to the station for the holiday.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
好嘞 快了 马上马上
“Alright! Coming right up!”
今天 迟到 是因为 学校 放假 送学生们去车站
“I was late because I took the students to the station for the holiday.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese social interactions, delays are usually excused by citing public duty or caring for dependents, which easily earns understanding.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it is because
A straightforward connective used to introduce the cause or reason behind an action or delay.
to have a holiday or break from school/work
Commonly used for schools letting out for vacations or statutory holidays.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You're late for your own class reunion.”
“you are late. I can't be late. Your watch must be running fast.”
“♪ All those confusions ♪ I'm going to be late for my class.”
“You're late. You arrived too early.”
“and sometimes I would be late or even miss work.”
“You are going to be late.”