"on the fence" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 举棋不定
• 犹豫不决

Definition

指在两个或多个选项之间犹豫不决，无法或不愿做出明确决定。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

用于口语，表达犹豫或不想表态。常和“about”连用，如 'I'm on the fence about...'。仅用于比喻，不是字面意思。

Examples

I'm still on the fence about which movie to watch.

我还在**犹豫不决**要看哪部电影。

She is on the fence about joining the team.

她还在**举棋不定**要不要加入团队。

They're on the fence about moving to a new city.

他们还在**犹豫不决**要不要搬到新城市。

Honestly, I'm on the fence about getting a dog. It's a big responsibility.

说实话，我对要不要养狗还在**犹豫不决**。责任很大。

You can't stay on the fence forever—you need to make a choice.

你不能一直**犹豫不决**——你得做决定。

Most voters are still on the fence just days before the election.

大多数选民在选举前几天还在**举棋不定**。