别了 我怕他吓着你
“Better not. I'm afraid he might scare you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我请他吃好吃的
“I'll treat him to something nice.”
别了 我怕 他 吓着你
“Better not. I'm afraid he might scare you.”
吓到我
“Scare me?”
“You really don't want to meet him; he is way too intense and it will just make things awkward.”
Offering to treat someone to good food is a standard way in China to build rapport or show goodwill toward a friend's acquaintance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
Better not / Let's not / Forget it.
A quick, casual way to turn down someone's suggestion or offer among friends.
scare you / startle you
Used colloquially when warning someone that a person, thing, or situation might be overwhelming or frightening.
Indicates a change of state or decision, softening the direct negative command into a firm decline.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“No way. I'm all left feet. Your friends here.”
“Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you.”
“Don't frighten me.”
“Come on, don't scare me.”
“Stop laughing. I was afraid he would come himself and tell you directly.”
“No need. Maybe next time. Hurry go inside and take care of the customers.”