"straddle the fence" in Chinese (Simplified)
保持中立摇摆不定
Definition
在争论或冲突中避免站队,常常是不想得罪任何人或等待更多信息。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个非正式习语,多见于政治、商业或个人争执。表示犹豫或不愿表态,有时被认为是胆小,有时则是谨慎。
Examples
She tends to straddle the fence when her friends argue.
她的朋友吵架时,她总是**保持中立**。
Some politicians straddle the fence to avoid losing support.
有些政客会**摇摆不定**以免失去支持。
It's not good to always straddle the fence.
总是**保持中立**并不好。
Stop straddling the fence and make a decision!
别再**摇摆不定**了,做个决定吧!
It's hard to respect someone who always straddles the fence.
很难尊重总是**摇摆不定**的人。
He managed to straddle the fence until everyone else agreed.
他一直**保持中立**,直到大家达成一致。