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.)
"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**.)
something developing into something great
To try to do too many things at once, leaving no energy for...
lacking courage or determination
outside of public attention or in private life
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
completely secured or protected
