英语词组cut both/two ways是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

cut both ways

To have good and bad effects at the same time. You may dislike dogs, but what will become of your cat if the homeowners' association employs this new "no pets" policy? It will cut both ways, after all.

cut both ways

to affect both sides of an issue equally. Remember that your suggestion that costs should be shared cuts both ways. Your division will have to reduce its budget as well. If our side cannot take along supporters to the game, then yours cannot either. The rule has to cut both ways.

cut both ways

Have a mixed effect, have advantages and disadvantages. For example, Their solution will cut both ways; it'll take longer but is permanent. This metaphoric expression alludes to a double-edged sword. [c. 1600]

cut both ways

If something cuts both ways, it has two different effects, usually one good and one bad. Celebrity cuts both ways, of course, and the benefits do not always outweigh the disadvantages. Note: You can also say that something cuts two ways, with the same meaning. Evidence of a harsh childhood might cut two ways with a jury. It might create sympathy or it might be seen as proof that the defendant was likely to become a criminal.

cut both ways

1 (of a point or statement) serve both sides of an argument. 2 (of an action or process) have both good and bad effects.

The image behind this expression is that of a double-edged weapon (see double-edged sword at double-edged).

1 1998 Sanjida O'Connell Angel Bird Words have the power to cut both ways and I was not strong enough to wield them

cut both/two ˈways

have an effect both for and against somebody/something: Banning imports of cars could cut both ways: other countries may ban the import of cars produced here.

cut both ways

To have both favorable and unfavorable results or implications.

词组	cut both/two ways
释义	cut both ways To have good and bad effects at the same time. You may dislike dogs, but what will become of your cat if the homeowners' association employs this new "no pets" policy? It will cut both ways, after all. cut both ways to affect both sides of an issue equally. Remember that your suggestion that costs should be shared cuts both ways. Your division will have to reduce its budget as well. If our side cannot take along supporters to the game, then yours cannot either. The rule has to cut both ways. cut both ways Have a mixed effect, have advantages and disadvantages. For example, Their solution will cut both ways; it'll take longer but is permanent. This metaphoric expression alludes to a double-edged sword. [c. 1600] cut both ways If something cuts both ways, it has two different effects, usually one good and one bad. Celebrity cuts both ways, of course, and the benefits do not always outweigh the disadvantages. Note: You can also say that something cuts two ways, with the same meaning. Evidence of a harsh childhood might cut two ways with a jury. It might create sympathy or it might be seen as proof that the defendant was likely to become a criminal. cut both ways 1 (of a point or statement) serve both sides of an argument. 2 (of an action or process) have both good and bad effects. The image behind this expression is that of a double-edged weapon (see double-edged sword at double-edged). 1 1998 Sanjida O'Connell Angel Bird Words have the power to cut both ways and I was not strong enough to wield them cut both/two ˈways have an effect both for and against somebody/something: Banning imports of cars could cut both ways: other countries may ban the import of cars produced here. cut both ways To have both favorable and unfavorable results or implications.
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