Playing both sides (pulei boʊθ saɪdz)

Idiom International

含义

To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.

为了个人利益,暗中支持或操控冲突的双方。 (wèile gèrén lìyì, ànzhōng zhīchí huò cāokòng chōngtú de shuāngfāng.)

例句

"The ambassador was accused of playing both sides in the negotiations."

"大使被指控在谈判中玩两面派。" (Dàshǐ bèi zhǐkòng zài tánpàn zhōng **wán liǎngmiànpài**.)