"err on the side of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 倾向于（谨慎/安全）

Definition

在不确定时，选择更安全或更谨慎的方式，以防万一；常用在“倾向于谨慎”等表达中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常与'caution（谨慎）'等词搭配，用于建议某人选择更保守的方法。偏正式，多用于讨论做决定或提出建议时。主要表示“宁可…也不要…”的保守选择。

Examples

It's better to err on the side of caution when you're not sure what to do.

你不确定该怎办时，最好**倾向于**谨慎。

Doctors often err on the side of safety with new medicines.

医生通常**倾向于**安全，用新药时非常小心。

If you want to be sure, err on the side of generosity.

想更有把握，就**倾向于**慷慨一些。

I always err on the side of giving too much rather than too little advice.

我总是**倾向于**多给一点建议而不是少给。

She decided to err on the side of caution and arrived early for the interview.

她决定**倾向于**谨慎，提前到了面试。

When packing, I like to err on the side of bringing more clothes than I might need.

收拾行李时，我喜欢**倾向于**多带些衣服。