我们现在还在找突破口
“We're still looking for a breakthrough,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
第一案发现场也没问出来 对
“and you couldn't get information about the primary crime scene. That's true.”
我们现在 还在找 突破口
“We're still looking for a breakthrough,”
所以想要了解一下具体的情况 市局重视这个案子
“so we want to understand the specific situation. Since the municipal bureau takes this case seriously,”
“We are stuck; we really need whatever details you can give us.”
In Chinese law enforcement and administrative cultures, acknowledging that one is 'still searching for a breakthrough' is a measured, face-preserving way of conceding that progress is currently stalled without admitting failure.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
breakthrough point; critical lead
A standard term in professional and investigative settings denoting the key vulnerability or decisive lead that solves a dilemma.
to look for a breakthrough
Frequently used in work and problem-solving contexts when trying to resolve a stalled situation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“He's steering us towards investigating this aspect.”
“It seems we are about to find our breakthrough.”
“But I haven't yet found the right angle.”