caught between two stools

夹在两个选择之间无法决定
口语·形容左右为难
英文释义 Unable to decide between two alternatives or feeling uncertain about a situation.
例句
He was caught between two stools, choosing between job offers.
典故来源 源自坐凳子时若两凳之间则无法坐稳,比喻在两者间犹豫不决。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

caught [[kɔ:t]]
catch的过去式和过去分词
stools
n. 凳子;托架(stool的复数)

🔤 同首字母习语

coining it
大量获利或赚钱
count sheep
数绵羊
chasing tail
追求不切实际或无法获得的目标
cash in
将资产变现或出售。获取或兑现某种收益或机会。
carbon footprint
碳足迹;环境影响
catnap
短暂的小睡,尤指白天小睡一会儿
caught in the crossfire
陷入两边争斗或争论之中
clam up
保持沉默或拒绝说话
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