而且一旦对方对你有所防备
“And once the target is on guard,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
否则必遭反噬重创
“Otherwise, the blowback can leave you gravely injured.”
而且 一旦 对方对你 有所防备
“And once the target is on guard,”
言灵之术也很难奏效
“Word Magic hardly works.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese interpersonal and martial strategy, being guarded (防备) neutralizes subtle attacks or psychological manipulation, reflecting the proverb 'never lack the intention to defend against others.'
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
once; as soon as
Used as a conditional conjunction to introduce an event that triggers an immediate, often serious consequence.
to be on guard; to take precautions
A polished expression meaning to maintain a certain degree of vigilance against someone or something.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“is more guarded against his own people than against us.”
“I was able to prepare.”
“and someone will come to protect you.”
“and someone will come to protect you.”
“So you've been on your guard against us since the very beginning?”
“it's more likely that they will let their guard down.”