报社有报社的制度啊
“we have our rules.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
但是
“That said,”
报社有 报社的制度 啊
“we have our rules.”
我虽然是社长 也不能违反制度 你说是不是
“Even as president, I can't bend them. You understand?”
“Don't ask me for special treatment; my hands are tied by policy.”
Superiors often cite organizational rules ('制度') rather than personal preference to reject requests neutrally, saving face for both parties.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
system; rules; institution
Commonly cited in organizational contexts to stress impersonal, inflexible regulations.
Softens the reminder while insisting that the listener should already recognize this common-sense constraint.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“how will the newspaper office deal with me this time?”
“carries weight here.”
“Could I ask, why is the newspaper office closed?”
“The newspaper's perk for all of us. Everyone gets one.”
“you'll become permanent immediately.”
“I have things to do at the newspaper office. I'm leaving now.”