却醉心于权势
“he was obsessed with power.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
李陉此人虽出身清流
“that although Li Xing came from a clean background,”
却醉心于权势
“he was obsessed with power.”
难道是
“Could it be...”
“Do not be fooled by his noble background; his lust for power makes him dangerous and predictable.”
In imperial Chinese history, 'Qingliu' referred to scholars known for moral purity and integrity; contrasting this background with a thirst for power signifies deep hypocrisy and moral degeneration.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to be infatuated with; to be obsessed with
Used to describe an intense, often blinding preoccupation or obsession with an activity, field, or desire.
power and influence
A formal noun referring to political power, dominance, and social prestige.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“coveting wealth and glory,”
“beyond looking for a good time.”
“All you care about is your own power and wealth.”
“Yet for your own greed,”
“all these treacherous and corrupt officials”
“to flatter the powerful.”