"it cuts two ways" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 有利也有弊
• 有兩面性

Definition

這個表達意思是某事既有好處也有壞處，可能同時有益也有害。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

通常用來描述對某事既有利又有弊，也類似於「利弊參半」或「是一把雙刃劍」。適合正式和非正式場合。

Examples

The new law cuts two ways: it protects workers but increases costs for businesses.

新法律**有利也有弊**：它保護了工人，但增加了企業成本。

Working from home cuts two ways: you save travel time, but it can be lonely.

在家辦公**有兩面性**：省下通勤時間，但可能會覺得孤單。

Technology cuts two ways: it makes life easier, but can cause distractions.

科技**有利也有弊**：讓生活更輕鬆，但也會帶來分心。

Raising salaries cuts two ways—everyone's happier, but profits take a hit.

提高工資**有兩面性**—大家更開心，但利潤下降。

Social media really cuts two ways; it connects us, but also spreads rumors fast.

社交媒體真的**有利也有弊**，讓我們相連，也讓謠言迅速傳播。

Being your own boss cuts two ways—freedom is great, but the stress can be tough.

自己當老闆**有兩面性**——自由很好，但壓力也很大。