"cut both ways" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 两面皆有影响
• 有利有弊

Definition

当某事“两面皆有影响”，表示它同时具有积极和消极的影响或后果。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于成语，可用于正式和非正式场合，表示一件事有好有坏。常用于讨论一项决定的好处和坏处。

Examples

Sometimes, telling the truth can cut both ways.

有时候，说实话可能**两面皆有影响**。

Technology can cut both ways in our lives.

科技在我们的生活中可能**有利有弊**。

Freedom of speech can cut both ways.

言论自由有时**两面皆有影响**。

Social media really cuts both ways—it connects people, but it can also spread misinformation quickly.

社交媒体确实**有利有弊**——让人们联系更紧密，但也能快速传播假消息。

Raising salaries might cut both ways—staff are happier, but costs could go up.

提高工资可能**有利有弊**——员工更满意，但成本可能增加。

Trusting someone you just met can cut both ways: sometimes you make a great friend, other times you might regret it.

信任刚认识的人可能**两面皆有影响**：有时交到好朋友，有时会后悔。