"it cuts two ways" 怎么发音
expression
ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈkəts/ /ˈtu/ /ˈweɪz
IT KUTS TOO WAYZ
ˈɪt/ /kˈʌts/ /tˈuː/ /wˈeɪz
IT KUTS TOO WAYZ
释义
This expression means that something has both positive and negative effects, or can be helpful and harmful at the same time.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈkəts/ /ˈtu/ /ˈweɪz
英式英语
ˈɪt/ /kˈʌts/ /tˈuː/ /wˈeɪz
简化发音
美式
IT KUTS TOO WAYZ
英式
IT KUTS TOO WAYZ
语境中听
The new law cuts two ways: it protects workers but increases costs for businesses.
Working from home cuts two ways: you save travel time, but it can be lonely.
Technology cuts two ways: it makes life easier, but can cause distractions.
Raising salaries cuts two ways—everyone's happier, but profits take a hit.