我先给你做个交代 免得到时候场面难堪哦
“I'm telling you this upfront so it won't be awkward later.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我先 给你 做个交代 免得 到时候 场面难堪 哦
“I'm telling you this upfront so it won't be awkward later.”
“I'm already very grateful that you've agreed to take a look, Mr. Wu.”
“Do not blame me if he behaves coldly or things get awkward.”
When brokering a meeting with an influential person, intermediaries often provide disclaimers to preserve face for all parties if the meeting goes poorly.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to give an explanation or advance notice
Used when clarifying responsibilities or setting boundaries beforehand.
so as to avoid / lest
Essential conjunction used to introduce a negative outcome one wishes to prevent.
an awkward or embarrassing situation
Refers to public embarrassment or uncomfortable social dynamics.
Softens the blunt warning, giving it a friendly reminder tone rather than an aggressive reprimand.
