可是十年前的东西 现在还能有用吗
“But they're from 10 years ago. Can they still be of use now?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I happened to be serving at the Canal Transport Office at the time and ran into the case.”
可是 十年前的东西 现在 还能有用吗
“But they're from 10 years ago. Can they still be of use now?”
有用
“They can.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In historical and legal contexts, passing of time often degrades evidence quality, prompting immediate pragmatic concerns about feasibility.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
ten years ago
A standard time phrase specifying a past period.
can still; is still able to
Expresses continuity of ability or potential, often used in rhetorical or skeptical questions.
Marks a direct yes-no question conveying genuine doubt or skepticism.
