这个时候就不要咬文嚼字了嘛
“This is no time for nitpicking.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Do you know what I'm thinking?”
这个 时候就 不要 咬文嚼字 了嘛
“This is no time for nitpicking.”
咬文嚼字
“Nitpicking?”
“Stop nitpicking my words and just listen to what I mean.”
In Chinese interpersonal communication, demanding literal exactness during emotional or informal discussions is often seen as petty or uncooperative.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to nitpick on words; to be overly pedantic about phrasing
Commonly used as a critique when someone fixes grammar or precise word choices instead of addressing the real issue.
at this point; at such a critical juncture
Used to frame the current moment as too urgent or special to waste on trivial matters.
Indicates a change of state or marks a request to cease an ongoing action.
Softens the urge while implying that the point being made should be obvious to the listener.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“See? I don't even need to chew.”
“We won't have to live with gritted teeth anymore.”
“Some people just won't let it go.”