"which way the wind is blowing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 看风向
• 看局势

Definition

试图了解可能会发生什么或情况如何变化，尤其是在做决定或采取行动前。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一种非正式的习语，常用于政治、商业或社交场合，表示有人在采取行动前先看局势如何发展。不能用于字面意思的天气。

Examples

He waited to see which way the wind is blowing before deciding what to do.

他等着看**风向**再决定怎么做。

Before choosing sides, she tried to find out which way the wind is blowing.

在站队之前，她试图弄清楚**风向**。

Politicians often want to know which way the wind is blowing before making a statement.

政客常常想知道**风向**才会表态。

You should figure out which way the wind is blowing before you jump in.

你最好先看下**风向**再参与。

Most people just wait to see which way the wind is blowing before sharing their opinion.

大多数人都会等着看**风向**再发表意见。

He's always checking which way the wind is blowing at work, just to stay on the safe side.

他在工作上总是观察**风向**以防万一。