swings and roundabouts

场面上是均等的,没有损失或得益的区别
口语·表达得失相当
英文释义 an outcome where the advantages and disadvantages are equal or balanced; a situation where there are equal gains and losses
例句
Losing the contract was bad, but we gained a new client—it's all swings and roundabouts.
典故来源 源自英国游乐场用语,'swings' 和 'roundabouts' 指两种游乐设施,比喻得失相抵、利弊平衡。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

swings
n. (复数)秋千;摇摆, 改变, 冲力(swing的复数形式)
roundabouts
n. roundabout的复数; 绕行路线, 绕道, 环状交叉路( roundabout的复数形式 )

🔤 同首字母习语

set in ways
固执不变
spare someones blushes
不让某人尴尬或难堪
stakes are high
风险很高
spin a yarn
编织一个故事,通常指编造或夸大事实来娱乐或欺骗听众
spit the dummy
大发雷霆或失去控制,通常因为受到挫折或不满意的结果
sell your soul
出卖灵魂;背叛原则或道德
saved by the bell
乘时救援
sign on the dotted line
在指定的地方签字,表示同意或接受某个协议或合同
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