hedge one's bets
两边押宝
►含义:
to protect yourself against loss by supporting more than one possible result or both sides in a competition.
通过支持两个或更多可能的结果,或一次竞赛中同时支持两方,以保护自己免受损失。(为防止损失两面下注,两面讨好)
►例句:
They're hedging their bets and keeping in touch with both companies.
他们两边押宝,跟两边的公司同时保持联系。
►对话:
A:Why can he make so much money?
他为何能赚这么多钱?
B: That’s because he hedges bets on currencies, interest rates and stocks.
这是因为他在世界货币、利率和股票上同时下注。
►额外收获:
1.protect oneself against loss:保护自己免受损失
2.keep in touch:跟…保持联系