有一个特别棘手的问题 摆在我们面前 你怕我
“there's a tricky problem in front of us. You're afraid...”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
但是现在
“But now”
有一个特别 棘手 的问题 摆在我们面前 你怕我
“there's a tricky problem in front of us. You're afraid...”
“Be honest: are you scared that being with me will ruin your reputation or career?”
In historical mid-20th-century China, one's family class status (chengfen) determined political standing, employment, and marriage prospects, turning personal romance into a high-stakes political liability.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a thorny/troublesome problem
Frequently used in formal and daily contexts to describe complex situations that are hard to resolve.
lying right before us / facing us directly
Metaphorical phrasing indicating an unavoidable reality that demands immediate attention.