现在可都是惊弓之鸟
“are like burnt children dread the fire.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
行政层的客人
“The guests on the executive floor”
现在 可都是 惊弓之鸟
“are like burnt children dread the fire.”
“You don't want to get caught again, right?”
“Everyone is on high alert; do not do anything reckless or you will get caught.”
Idioms derived from classical parables, such as 'a bird frightened by a bowstring', are frequently used in modern speech to vividly summarize psychological states.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a badly frightened person who panics at the slightest disturbance
A common chengyu used to describe people who have suffered past trauma or scrutiny and are now easily spooked.