但是平时不能落下太多
“you can't lag too much.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
文化课分数要求不高
“don't require high grades in the subjects,”
但是平时 不能 落下太多
“you can't lag too much.”
是
“Right.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In China, students pursuing arts or athletics enjoy lower cut-off scores for general academics (文化课), but teachers constantly urge them not to neglect regular studies.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in normal times; usually; ordinarily
Contrasts day-to-day study or routine life with special exam periods or deadlines.
to fall behind; to lag behind
Pronounced 'là' in spoken Mandarin when meaning to fall behind in studies, work, or pace.