老师您已经很久没有表扬过我了
“Prof, it's been a long time since you last praised me.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
救了不少的人
“saved a lot of people.”
老师您 已经 很久没有表扬 过我了
“Prof, it's been a long time since you last praised me.”
美得你
“Look at you getting smug.”
“I did a great job just now, so why don't you say something nice to encourage me?”
In Chinese culture, masters or teachers often maintain a strict demeanor and rarely offer explicit praise to prevent arrogance, making learners cherish rare compliments.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
haven't for a long time
A common structure to express that an action has not occurred over an extended period.
to praise or commend
Typically used when an elder, teacher, or supervisor praises a younger person or subordinate.
Indicates a persistent state that has lasted up until the present moment.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“the teacher called and said your grades have improved a lot.”
“Ms. Lin, are you and Coach doing well lately?”
“Ms. Lin, isn't it inappropriate for you to brag so much?”
“You've really helped me more than you know.”
“The doctor praised me. He said I'm recovering well.”
“This mentor is really amazing.”