未能依教主命捉得常宁
“and failing to capture Chang Ning.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也怪我当日大意
“It's my fault for being careless”
未 能 依教主命捉 得 常宁
“and failing to capture Chang Ning.”
活该被人揣测欺凌
“It's only right that people suspect me.”
“I messed up the mission, giving everyone an excuse to look down on me.”
In traditional sects, failing a direct command from a master or leader undermines one's standing, leaving one vulnerable to factional bullying.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
failed to; was unable to
A formal, concise negation indicating the failure to achieve an expected goal.
in accordance with someone's order
A classical formula used when carrying out or failing directives from a superior.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It's one thing to be involved with Chang Ning.”
“Chang Ning was the long-lost Young Master.”
“with that mysterious Chang Ning.”
“If he could impersonate Chang Ning,”
“Is it because of Chang Ning?”
“he'd never let the Chief run amok like this!”