不得不多加防范
“I had to take extra precautions.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
郑某临行前 听说这山路上山贼颇多
“Before my departure, I heard there were many bandits on the mountain roads.”
不得不 多加防范
“I had to take extra precautions.”
这不郑家军还没到凌安就 寸步难行了吗
“But my army was brought to a complete standstill before even reaching Ling'an, wasn't it?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In classical and strategic contexts, acknowledging danger prudently demonstrates foresight and military responsibility.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cannot help but take extra precautions
A formal pattern combining '不得不' (have no choice but to) and '多加防范' (exercise heightened vigilance).