是 她是来过 但是她喝了酒 我没喝啊
“Yes, she was here. But only she drank. I didn't touch a drop.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
所以她来过这里 你也跟她喝了酒 这是确定的吧
“and she came here, and you two had a drink. That's a fact, right?”
是 她是来过 但是 她 喝了酒 我没喝 啊
“Yes, she was here. But only she drank. I didn't touch a drop.”
“Besides, you said you were done with me and told me to find a better editor.”
“Don't twist the facts to make me look guilty; nothing inappropriate happened on my part.”
In interpersonal disputes, quickly separating facts from perceived guilt is a common defensive strategy to prevent moral condemnation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
yes... but...
A common rhetorical pattern used to acknowledge a minor concession before pivoting to a strong defense or counterpoint.
has been here before
Combines the verb with aspect marker 'guo' to indicate past experience or completion of a visit.
Emphasizes the obviousness of the speaker's defense and conveys a sense of exasperation.
