说没有见过其他客人 那人官位更高
“denies ever seeing other clients. That man's rank was even higher,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
说 没有见过 其他客人 那人 官位更高
“denies ever seeing other clients. That man's rank was even higher,”
卢正廉更不可能招了
“so Lu certainly wouldn't have confessed.”
“He will not talk because the mastermind is far too powerful for him to cross.”
In traditional Chinese officialdom, crossing or implicating a higher-ranking official often meant political or literal death, fostering omertà among subordinates.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
holds an even higher official rank
Used in historical or bureaucratic contexts to contrast the administrative power levels of two officials.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“We've finished questioning the guests. Nothing stood out.”
“and have several skilled guests at home.”
“I only know that his rank is high.”