想必此事也拖不了多久
“It probably won't last for long.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
听说这次戚帅会调兵前来平乱
“I heard this time, Marshal Qi will deploy troops to suppress the rebellion.”
想必 此事也 拖不了多久
“It probably won't last for long.”
正好
“And this gave me”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In classical political discussions, assessing the lifespan of an impending conflict allows factions to plan their next moves and capitalize on sudden shifts.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
presumably; most likely
Used at the start of a clause to express a strong inference based on known facts or reasoning.
cannot drag on much longer
Used to describe deadlines or crises that will inevitably force a resolution very soon.