Phrase
middle ground
/ˈmidl ɡraund/
noun
中间立场；折中方案
A compromised position between extremes.
- 1.
A compromised position between extremes.
两个极端之间的折中立场。
- 2.
The middle distance.
中景；中间地带。
中景；中间距离；两个极端之间的折中立场。；中景；中间地带。；妥协；中间立场; 水道边浅滩
In use
The two sides finally found a middle ground on the issue of working hours.
She argued that we need to find a middle ground between strict regulation and complete freedom.
After much discussion, they agreed on a middle ground: a vacation that was both relaxing and adventurous.
find (a/the) middle ground
表示达成妥协。
The two sides must find a middle ground to end the dispute.
双方必须找到中间立场以结束争端。
strike a middle ground
强调平衡两个对立因素。
We need to strike a middle ground between cost and quality.
我们必须在成本和质量之间取得折中。
middle ground between [noun] and [noun]
Connections
Confusing words
- common ground
- 共同点，共同立场 · middle ground 指妥协或中间立场；common ground 指双方一致的观点或利益，侧重共同点而非折中。
- compromise
- 妥协，折中方案 · middle ground 指一种中间立场或方案；compromise 既可指妥协的行为或结果，也可用作动词，强调让步达成一致。
Word family
- ground
- 立场, 基础 · noun
- middle
- 中间的, 中部 · adjective
- grounded
- 有根据的, 根基扎实的 · adjective
- groundwork
- 基础工作 · noun
Learner notes
Grammar Note
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