"choose sides" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 选边站

Definition

在分歧或冲突中决定支持哪一方或立场。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于非正式场合，强调在矛盾或争执中做出立场选择。常和“劝某人别选边站”这类表达连用。不同于一般的“选择”。

Examples

In arguments, it's hard to choose sides between friends.

在争吵中，在朋友间**选边站**很难。

The teacher asked us not to choose sides during the debate.

老师要求我们在辩论时不要**选边站**。

Sometimes it's best not to choose sides at all.

有时候，完全不要**选边站**是最好的。

Please don’t make me choose sides—I care about both of you.

拜托别让我**选边站**，我两个都关心。

Kids often feel pressure to choose sides when their parents argue.

孩子们常在父母吵架时感到被迫**选边站**。

He always tries to avoid situations where he has to choose sides.

他总是尽量避免必须**选边站**的情况。