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度

dù / duó
HSK 2

English Meaning

(dù) to pass; to spend (time); measure; limit; extent; degree of intensity; degree (angles, temperature etc); kilowatt-hour; classifier for events and occurrences | (duó) to estimate; Taiwan pr. [duò]

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
擦亮眼睛 审时度势
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言简意赅地来说就是

“In simple terms,”

“keep your eyes open, assess the situation,”

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掂对斤两

“and weigh your position carefully.”

《开庭》 · workplace
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已经虚度了六十一年
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“I cannot afford to waste whatever time I have left.”

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我的人生

“My life”

“has already wasted sixty-one years.”

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剩下的二十年

“I do not want to waste”

《开庭》 · family_and_home
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还是武安侯大度啊
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💡 INTENT:

“You are giving ground gracefully, which saves everyone from an awkward imperial scene.”

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免得毁了陛下兴致

“lest it spoil Your Majesty's mood.”

“You're so magnanimous.”

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下去吧

“You may go. [Action Through Inaction]”

《逐玉》 · historical_and_court
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