The idiom 'jiǎo tà liǎng zhī chuán' means to be unclear about matters or to maintain relations with both sides for opportunistic reasons.
脚踏两只船比喻对事物认识不清或为了投机取巧而与双方都保持关系。
| 成语 | 脚踏两只船 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 比喻对事物的认识不清而拿不定主意，或为了投机取巧而跟不同的两个方面都保持关系。 |
| 拼音 | jiǎo tà liǎng zhī chuán |
| 拼音码 | jtlc |
| 用法 | 主谓式；作谓语、定语、分句；含贬义 |
| 英语 | have a foot in both camps |
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