可您是女子呀 哪有请女子做幕僚的
“But you are a woman. Who would hire a woman as a consultant?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
信任我的仵作之能 举荐我以刑名幕僚的身份入京
“just like she trusts my medical expertise. I'll persuade her to recommend me to work in the capital as a consultant.”
可您是女子呀 哪有 请女子做 幕僚 的
“But you are a woman. Who would hire a woman as a consultant?”
女子又如何
“What's wrong with being a woman?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In imperial dynasties, 'muliao' (private judicial and fiscal aides) were strictly male scholarly elites, making the notion of a female criminal advisor an unprecedented breach of tradition.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
Where has anyone ever heard of; how is it possible that
Used to challenge an unusual situation by invoking common sense or tradition.
Private aide; administrative counselor; staff consultant
A historical term referring to private administrative advisors hired by regional magistrates.
Heightens emotional astonishment and draws attention to an undeniable reality.
Completes the rhetorical question with an assertive nuance of disbelief.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“- Miss, I need your cooperation. - [Little Egg] So annoying.”
“we really ought to seek Madam Yulan's consent first.”
“Miss Yan.”
“Miss Yan.”
“she can keep an eye out for us. It's easier when you've got someone on the inside.”
“Why can't it be a woman? You…”