Take sides Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈsaɪdz
TAYK SYDZ
tˈeɪk/ /sˈaɪdz
TAYK SYDZ
释义
To support one person or group in an argument or disagreement, instead of staying neutral.
用法与细微差别
Usually used in conflicts where remaining neutral is possible. Commonly appears as 'refuse to take sides' or 'don't want to take sides.' Can sound slightly negative if neutrality is expected. Similar to 'pick sides,' but 'take sides' sounds more formal.
Spanish: tomar partido - ponerse de parte de alguienPortuguese (BR): tomar partidoPortuguese (PT): tomar partidoChinese (Simplified): 站队 - 偏袒一方Chinese (Traditional): 站隊 - 偏袒一方Hindi: पक्ष लेनाArabic: يأخذ جانبًا - ينحازBengali: পক্ষ নেওয়া - পক্ষ গ্রহণ করাRussian: стать на чью-либо сторону - принимать чью-либо сторонуJapanese: どちらかの味方をするVietnamese: theo phe - đứng về phíaKorean: 편을 들다Turkish: taraf tutmakUrdu: کسی کا ساتھ دیناIndonesian: memihak
例句
It's best not to take sides in their argument.
basic
I don't want to take sides between my friends.
basic
Sometimes you have to take sides in a debate.
basic
He always tries to stay neutral and refuses to take sides.
natural
Don't take sides just because someone is your friend; listen to both stories.
natural
In this situation, it's hard not to take sides, but try to be fair.
natural