我原以为我的职责
“(I once thought my duty)”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“(As a judge in the Family Court,)”
我 原以为 我的职责
“(I once thought my duty)”
只是公正裁判 一锤定音
“(was simply to deliver fair judgments and final decisions.)”
“I used to be naive about what being a family judge truly requires.”
In the Chinese legal system, particularly in family courts, judges are encouraged to act as mediators seeking harmony rather than merely passing cold, punitive verdicts.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
originally thought (falsely)
Used to introduce an initial belief or misconception that has since been corrected by reality.
duty / responsibility
A formal noun typically used in professional or civic contexts to denote official responsibilities.