言辞漂流 Verbal Drift

15. 遇事不决,量子力学


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在这一期的“失落词典”中,我们将探讨网络流行语“遇事不决,量子力学”。我们将解析其在英文中的对应词汇,并分享相关的词汇和短语。一起来理解这个幽默的表达,和我们面对困难时如何寻求简单和答案的内在愿望。

欢迎各位回到“失落词典”!今天我们要探讨的关键词是:遇事不决,量子力学。

Welcome back, dear listeners! Today's keyword is a popular internet phrase, which humorously implies that when faced with difficult problems, one might resort to the power of science, specifically quantum mechanics, which is often seen as profoundly mysterious and formidable, to help them navigate through the situation.

The phrase implies, "When you're unsure, apply this complex, mysterious force (which is more than likely beyond comprehension, but sounds impressive) to somehow muddle through." In English, because of the cultural and contextual differences between languages, there isn't a perfect one-to-one equivalent phrase that is widely recognised or understood.

Related English phrases could include 'pulling a rabbit out of a hat', which implies using an unexpected solution to solve a problem, or 'making a Hail Mary pass', referring to making a desperate attempt at the last moment. For example, "He pulled a rabbit out of his hat and managed to complete the project on time."

To wrap up, this phrase is a playful reminder of how we sometimes resort to complex concepts like quantum mechanics to navigate through difficult situations, akin to 'pulling a rabbit out of a hat' in English. It reflects our innate desire to simplify and find answers in the face of complexity and uncertainty.

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言辞漂流 Verbal DriftBy Ken Lai