"play both ends" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 两头下注
• 两面讨好

Definition

指企图从两个对立或不同的方面同时获利，通常不会明确支持任何一方。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常带有贬义，常用于政界或商业领域，指某人为了自身利益而左右逢源。与“骑墙态度”类似，但“play both ends”更突出操控和得利成分。

Examples

He always tries to play both ends during arguments.

他在争论时总想**两头下注**。

It's risky to play both ends when choosing a team.

在选队时**两头下注**很危险。

Don't play both ends—pick a side.

别**两头下注**——选一边吧。

She’s trying to play both ends in this merger for a better deal.

她在这次合并中想要**两头讨好**以争取更好的条件。

You can't just play both ends and expect everyone to trust you.

你不能总是**两头下注**还希望每个人都信任你。

Whenever profit is involved, some people will try to play both ends.

只要有利益，有些人就会**两头下注**。