提心吊胆
tí xīn diào dǎnEnglish Meaning
(saying) to be very scared and on edge
HSK 7
00:01
“I am at my breaking point and cannot live in constant terror anymore.”
我早就受够了这种
“I've had enough of living in constant fear”
“and going hungry”
食不果腹的日子
“every single day.”
HSK 7
00:03
想 当然想
“Yes, of course I do.”
“But I'm on edge every day.”
压力大得不得了
“The pressure is overwhelming.”
HSK 7
00:02
“Help me out here, not just for the case, but so my family doesn't suffer from this anxiety.”
何不直接告诉我？ 我也好早些破案交差
“why not just tell me so I can solve the case sooner”
“and spare you the anxiety? You…”
我对朝堂之事不感兴趣 我只查案 你现在查的
“I have no interest in court affairs. I'm an inspector. The case you're investigating is all about a court affair.”
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