词典释义：
释义
keep one's options open by supporting or favouring opposing sides
为获利而脚踏两只船，使鹬蚌相争而渔翁得利。
双语例句
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It was a dubious deal and I might got away with it if I hadn't tried to play both ends against the middle.
这是一笔无把握的买卖，如果我不曾试图脚踏两只船的话，我可能已侥幸成功了。