虽然我在大堂停留的时间不多
“Even though I don't spend much time in the lobby,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也会特别关注大堂
“I would also pay special attention to the lobby.”
虽然 我在 大堂停留的 时间不多
“Even though I don't spend much time in the lobby,”
但是一个明亮宽敞的大堂
“a bright and spacious one”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese speakers often soften professional evaluations by acknowledging personal limitations or caveats before stating a firm standard.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
although... but...
A fundamental transitional pattern used to acknowledge a counterpoint before stating the main argument.
not spending much time staying/lingering
Useful for qualifying the depth or duration of one's exposure to a specific setting.