只能指望贡墨竞选了
“is our only chance to turn things around.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
要想翻身
“The Tribute Ink selection”
只能 指望 贡墨 竞选 了
“is our only chance to turn things around.”
是啊 娘
“Yes, Mother.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese society, winning an imperial competition or selection could completely restore an entire household's fortunes.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
can only rely on; to have no other choice but to pin hopes on
Used when all other alternatives are exhausted and only one possible path or person remains.
Marks a newly realized situation or conclusion regarding their options.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“if we can make it to the next Tribute Ink selection.”
“competent for the Tribute Ink selection, do you?”
“Your contributions in this Tribute Ink selection have been immense”
“everyone thinks I should attend the Tribute Ink selection.”
“I'm saying that we're quitting the Tribute Ink selection.”
“has moved up the Tribute Ink selection.”