"take sides" in Chinese (Simplified)
站队偏袒一方
Definition
在争论或冲突中支持某一方,而不是保持中立。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于可以保持中立的争议中。常见表达有“不想站队”。比“选边站”更正式一些。
Examples
It's best not to take sides in their argument.
在他们的争吵中最好不要**站队**。
I don't want to take sides between my friends.
我不想在我的朋友之间**站队**。
Sometimes you have to take sides in a debate.
有时候你必须**站队**参与辩论。
He always tries to stay neutral and refuses to take sides.
他总是努力保持中立,拒绝**站队**。
Don't take sides just because someone is your friend; listen to both stories.
不要因为某人是你的朋友就**站队**,要听听双方的故事。
In this situation, it's hard not to take sides, but try to be fair.
在这种情况下,很难不**站队**,但要尽量公正。