"have it both ways" 怎么发音

expression

US

HAV it BOTH wayz

UK

HAV it BOHTH wayz

释义

To try to get the benefits of two opposing choices at the same time, or to want to avoid the disadvantages of both. Often used when it is not possible or fair to do so.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈhæv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈboʊθ/ /ˈweɪz

英式英语

hæv/ /ˈɪt/ /bˈəʊθ/ /wˈeɪz

简化发音

美式

HAV it BOTH wayz

英式

HAV it BOHTH wayz

语境中听

You can't have it both ways: you must choose if you want to work or travel.

He wants to eat cake and lose weight. He can't have it both ways.

If you want to go out late, you can't have it both ways and also wake up early for work.

"You want freedom, but you also want security. Sorry, you just can't have it both ways!"