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词汇 take sides
释义
Idiom
take sides
Theme: CHOICE
to choose one side of an argument.
They were arguing, but I didn't want to take sides, so I left.I don't mind taking sides on important issues.
Idiom
take sides
to support one person, group, or opinion over another.
My mother never took sides when my brother and I argued.
Usage notes: usually refers to an argument or fight
Related vocabulary: side with someone, take someone's side

take sides

To choose a person or party whom one supports, defends, or agrees with in an argument. He doesn't like confrontation, so he never takes sides in an argument. Everyone in the company was quick to take sides when the new policy was introduced.

take sides

to choose one side of an argument. They were arguing, but I didn't want to take sides, so I left. I don't mind taking sides on important issues.

take sides

Also, take someone's side. Support or favor one party in a dispute, as in Parents shouldn't take sides in their children's quarrels, or Thanks for taking my side concerning the agenda. [c. 1700] Also see take someone's part.

take ˈsides

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take somebody’s ˈside

support one person or group in an argument or disagreement: I refuse to take sides in this argument. It’s nothing to do with me.Whenever we quarrel, you always take Carole’s side. OPPOSITE: sit on the fence

take sides

To associate with and support a particular faction, group, cause, or person.
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