一向循规蹈矩 谨守教规
“by the rules and kept the sect laws.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我们在此地
“We've always lived here”
一向 循规蹈矩 谨守教规
“by the rules and kept the sect laws.”
真不知道他们为什么要抓我们
“I truly don't know why they arrested us.”
“We have never stepped out of line, so this persecution is completely uncalled for!”
In hierarchical sects or communities, showing strict adherence to institutional regulations is the primary defense against accusations of disloyalty or wrongdoing.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to follow the rules docilely; well-behaved and conforming
Often used to emphasize that one has kept one's head down and committed no transgressions.
consistently; all along
Used before verbs to indicate that a habit or state has persisted continuously over a long period.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I know you follow the rules.”
“Stick to those rules”
“We all follow the rules”
“follows very strict rules.”
“Of course. I know your rules well.”
“it cannot serve as a true guiding principle.”