长公子这个想法倒是新奇
“That's a rather novel idea, Eldest Young Master Zheng.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“your friend will also be my friend, and I will certainly not mistreat him.”
长公子 这个想法倒是新奇
“That's a rather novel idea, Eldest Young Master Zheng.”
“Your idea is bizarre and dangerous, don't you have any reservations?”
In aristocratic or political hierarchies, subordinates or peers soften direct disagreement by calling dangerous propositions 'novel' rather than foolish.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
actually; surprisingly; contrary to expectation
Used to concede a point or highlight an unexpected contrast diplomatically.
novel; unique; unconventional
Can be used neutrally, positively, or as a polite euphemism for strange or eccentric.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“If you have something to say, just cut to the chase, Eldest Young Master Zheng.”
“Eldest Young Master, the two of them are being well-behaved”
“that Eldest Young Master has set up an inescapable trap at the city gate.”
“he couldn't get close to the Eldest Young Master.”
“Why hasn't the Eldest Young Master arrived yet?”
“and his attendant disappeared the day after we left.”