单词 | swings and roundabouts |
释义 | swings and roundaboutsswings and roundabouts British EnglishBrEADVANTAGE used to say that two choices have an equal number of gains and losses, so there is little difference between them 有得也有失,得失相抵〔因此如何在两个选择之间决断无关紧要〕 Examples from the Corpus swings and roundabouts• But life with Thomas isn't just a merry-go-round it can be swings and roundabouts.• It is a long way from swings and roundabouts.• A case of swings and roundabouts perhaps?• The advantages of a small company over a large one is a matter of swings and roundabouts.• In recreation grounds the patches of well-worn grass close to the swings and roundabouts will hold the most money.• It is a psephologist's handbook, a guide to swings and roundabouts and a heckler's compendium. → swings and roundabouts at swing2(4) |
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