fall between two stools
Stool是凳子;在两把凳子之间犹豫,决不定坐哪一把,结果往往是两把凳子都会给别人坐了。所以,人们说"两头落空"或"两边不讨好",会用fall
between two stools(落在两把凳子之间)这个成语.
If something falls between two stools, it fails to achieve either of two
aims.
两头落空
例:
The grammar guide falls between two stools - it's too difficult for a
beginner but not detailed enough for an advanced student.
这本语法指南对初学者和水平高的学生都不适用——对初学者太难,对水平高的学生又不够详细。
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