"walk and chew gum at the same time" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 同时做两件事

Definition

这个表达指的是同时做两件简单的事情，常用来开玩笑，表示某人能否同时处理多件简单的任务。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于口语表达，常带有幽默或讽刺意味，用来质疑或肯定某人是否能同时完成简单任务。也可用于调侃某人笨拙或易分心。

Examples

Can you walk and chew gum at the same time?

你能**同时做两件事**吗？

Some people can't walk and chew gum at the same time.

有些人不会**同时做两件事**。

He was proud that he could walk and chew gum at the same time.

他很自豪自己能**同时做两件事**。

Multitasking is tough—but I promise I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

多任务很难，但是我保证我可以**同时做两件事**。

She joked that her boss can't even walk and chew gum at the same time.

她开玩笑说老板连**同时做两件事**都做不到。

I'm not the best multitasker, but yes, I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

我不是最擅长多任务的人，但我确实可以**同时做两件事**。