Right, then
Informal Neutral
What it really means
A firm "right" often signals a change: time to start, time to leave, or time to decide. "Right, then" said before standing up is the classic British goodbye starter.
Chinese explanation
语气坚定的 Right 常表示转折点：该开始了、该走了、该做决定了。起身前说一句 Right, then 是英式告别的经典起手式。
Example conversation
A: Right, then. I'd best be off.
B: Already? Well, safe trip home.
A：好了，我该走了。
B：这就走？路上小心。
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