那是因为我们现在正在走下坡
“That's because we're going downhill right now.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我体力回来了诶
“My stamina's back!”
那是因为 我们现在正在 走下坡
“That's because we're going downhill right now.”
“Why does that sound so harsh?”
“Don't flatter yourself; it's just gravity doing the work.”
Close friends and partners in Chinese culture frequently engage in 'tucao' (playful debunking) to poke fun at each other's premature optimism.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
that's because...
A common spoken transition used to explain the reason behind someone's misconception or surprise.
walking downhill (literal) / in decline (figurative)
Literally means walking down a slope, but frequently used metaphorically to mean entering a downward spiral.