当初就不应该手软
“We shouldn't have gone easy on him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
早晚会有这么一天
“This day is bound to come.”
当初 就不应该 手软
“We shouldn't have gone easy on him.”
你多看着点他
“Keep an eye on him.”
“I should have crushed him when I had the chance; mercy brought us this trouble.”
Reflects the pragmatic mindset that failing to eliminate a threat completely when given the opportunity will inevitably backfire.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
at that time; originally; back then
Commonly introduces retrospective reflection or regret about past decisions.
be soft-hearted; hesitate to act ruthlessly
Used figuratively when someone shows unmerited leniency or fails to strike decisively.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“if your arms are getting tired, don't force yourself.”
“I shouldn't have been so soft-hearted.”
“If you start a fight, you're at fault.”
“you're just too soft-hearted.”
“weren't you once too lazy to even move?”
“What's your rush?”