"see which way the wind is blowing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 观察形势
• 看风向

Definition

在做决定或采取行动之前，试图了解情况或别人的想法。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是惯用表达，常用于政治、商业或不确定情境，表示小心观望。不能用来指真正的天气情况。

Examples

Before making a decision, he likes to see which way the wind is blowing.

在做决定前，他会先**看风向**。

Politicians often see which way the wind is blowing before speaking.

政客经常**观察形势**后再发言。

It's wise to see which way the wind is blowing in a new job.

在新工作时，**看风向**是明智的。

I'm just going to see which way the wind is blowing before giving my opinion.

我打算先**观察形势**再发表意见。

She always tries to see which way the wind is blowing at meetings before committing to anything.

她总是在会议上**看风向**，再做决定。

Let’s see which way the wind is blowing before we invest our money.

我们先**观察形势**再投资吧。