是一只饱经磨练
“was a seasoned,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这个人
“that this man”
是 一只 饱经磨练
“was a seasoned,”
狡诈而又凶残的老狼
“cunning, and vicious old wolf.”
“Be on your guard; this man has survived everything and will tear us apart if we slip up.”
In Chinese narrative imagery, seasoned antagonists are frequently likened to cunning old wolves rather than blunt beasts, highlighting survivability and tactical ruthlessness.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
thoroughly tempered / hardened by rich trials and tribulations
A formal four-character idiom describing someone who has gained toughness through extensive hardship and experience.