方才一时激动
“I was just overcome with emotion.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I have never seen a female general.”
方才一时激动
“I was just overcome with emotion.”
樊爱卿在平乱之中
“Fan, in quelling the rebellion,”
“Pardon my recent lack of composure; I got carried away.”
In Chinese formal etiquette, especially within hierarchical court settings, acknowledging an emotional lapse helps restore social balance and demonstrates respect toward superiors or distinguished peers.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
carried away in the heat of the moment
A common set phrase used to excuse impulsive actions, outbursts, or emotional speech.
just now; a moment ago
A literary or formal equivalent of 刚才, frequently heard in historical or polite registers.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I'm suddenly feeling excited.”
“You get caught up in the moment and think you can handle it.”
“I was somewhat rash earlier.”
“I was just in a rush. I didn't come here to cause trouble.”
“I was just angry for a moment”