英语词汇“have it both ways”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

Idiom

have it both ways

to satisfy two opposing groups or opinions.

Americans want to have it both ways, saying they strongly believe in certain principles while reserving the right not to apply them in difficult situations.

Usage notes: often used in the form not have it both ways:

I don't see how critics can say that it won't be effective and that it will be too tough – you can't have it both ways.

A tough one to define--SL, 10/02 / 2/03 -cb

Related vocabulary: square the circle

have it both ways

To take two contradictory positions or actions simultenously. Often used in the negative to indicate that such a thing is unrealistic or impossible. I know you love ice cream, but you can't eat it every day and lose weight—you just can't have it both ways. In demanding that the country be able to set its own laws and border controls but still retain the benefits of the single-currency market, the prime minister is trying to have it both ways.

have it both ways

to have both of two incompatible things. John wants the security of marriage and the freedom of being single. He wants to have it both ways. John thinks he can have it both ways—the wisdom of old age and the vigor of youth.

have it both ways

Achieve two mutually exclusive objectives, as in Bill wants to have it both ways-to enjoy Christmas at home and to travel with his friends . The related have it all means "to get everything one wants," as in It's too bad we can't have it all-the wisdom of experience and the fresh enthusiasm of youth . [Early 1900s]

have it both ways

benefit from two incompatible ways of thinking or behaving.

1998 New Scientist It is only now dawning on the legislators that they cannot have it both ways—that cleanliness and ecological friendliness are incompatible.

词汇	have it both ways
释义	Idiom have it both ways to satisfy two opposing groups or opinions. Americans want to have it both ways, saying they strongly believe in certain principles while reserving the right not to apply them in difficult situations. Usage notes: often used in the form not have it both ways: I don't see how critics can say that it won't be effective and that it will be too tough – you can't have it both ways. A tough one to define--SL, 10/02 / 2/03 -cb Related vocabulary: square the circle have it both ways To take two contradictory positions or actions simultenously. Often used in the negative to indicate that such a thing is unrealistic or impossible. I know you love ice cream, but you can't eat it every day and lose weight—you just can't have it both ways. In demanding that the country be able to set its own laws and border controls but still retain the benefits of the single-currency market, the prime minister is trying to have it both ways. have it both ways to have both of two incompatible things. John wants the security of marriage and the freedom of being single. He wants to have it both ways. John thinks he can have it both ways—the wisdom of old age and the vigor of youth. have it both ways Achieve two mutually exclusive objectives, as in Bill wants to have it both ways-to enjoy Christmas at home and to travel with his friends . The related have it all means "to get everything one wants," as in It's too bad we can't have it all-the wisdom of experience and the fresh enthusiasm of youth . [Early 1900s] have it both ways benefit from two incompatible ways of thinking or behaving. 1998 New Scientist It is only now dawning on the legislators that they cannot have it both ways—that cleanliness and ecological friendliness are incompatible.
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