1. sit on the fence : 采取骑墙态度, 保持中立；
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不及物动词
名词
1. 栅栏;篱笆;围栏
A fence is a barrier between two areas of land, made of wood or wire supported by posts.
2. (用篱笆等)围住，把…圈起来
If you fence an area of land, you surround it with a fence.
3. (越野障碍赛或赛马中的)障碍物
A fence in show jumping or horse racing is an obstacle or barrier that horses have to jump over.
4. 买卖赃物者;销赃者
A fence is a person who receives stolen property and then sells it.
5. 言和;重归于好;化干戈为玉帛
If one country tries to mend fences with another, it tries to end a disagreement or quarrel with the other country. You can also say that two countries mend fences .
6. 保持中立;骑墙
If you sit on the fence, you avoid supporting a particular side in a discussion or argument.
7. (用围栏、篱笆等)把…圈起来
If you fence something in, you surround it completely with a fence.
8. 包围;使脱不开身
If you are fenced in by someone or something, they are so close to you that you are unable to move or leave.