on the fence

习语/ɒn ðə fɛns/ 🔊 朗读

On the fence的意思是拿不定主意——在两个选项或立场之间无法抉择。中文相当于“犹豫不决”或“骑墙观望”。画面就是:一个人坐在篱笆上,迟迟不肯下到任何一边。

📖 释义

1犹豫不决,在两个选项间难以抉择
"I'm still on the fence about which job to take." — 我还在犹豫到底接哪份工作。
2避免选边站
"Politicians often sit on the fence to avoid controversy." — 政客常常骑墙观望,以避免争议。

🔄 类似表达

💬 常见搭配

sit on the fencestill on the fenceon the fence about
❓ 怎么说你对某件事还拿不定主意?