middle-of-the-road

[US]/[ˈmɪdl ɒv ðə rəʊd]/
[UK]/[ˈmɪdl ʌv ðə roʊd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.平庸的; 循规蹈矩的; 缺乏创新性的;妥协的; 采取中间立场
n.平庸的人; 循规蹈矩的人

Phrases & Collocations

middle-of-the-road approach

折中方案

being middle-of-the-road

平平淡淡地

middle-of-the-road candidate

中间派候选人

a middle-of-the-road view

一种中庸观点

middle-of-the-road style

保守风格

middle-of-the-road politics

中间派政治

middle-of-the-road solution

妥协方案

middle-of-the-road design

保守设计

middle-of-the-road option

中间选择

Example Sentences

he took a middle-of-the-road approach to the negotiations, avoiding extremes.

他在谈判中采取了务实的方法,避免了极端立场。

the candidate's views were middle-of-the-road, appealing to a broad range of voters.

这位候选人的观点比较中道,能吸引广泛的选民。

the restaurant offered middle-of-the-road cuisine, not particularly exciting but reliable.

这家餐厅提供中规中矩的菜肴,虽然不特别令人兴奋,但很可靠。

we need a middle-of-the-road solution that satisfies everyone involved.

我们需要一个折中的解决方案,让所有相关人员都满意。

his middle-of-the-road style of leadership didn't inspire much enthusiasm.

他平庸的领导风格并没有激发太多热情。

the film was a middle-of-the-road action movie, predictable and unremarkable.

这部电影是一部平庸的动作片,可预测且平淡无奇。

she gave a middle-of-the-road presentation, lacking a strong point of view.

她做了一次平平的报告,缺乏强烈的观点。

the company opted for a middle-of-the-road strategy to minimize risk.

该公司选择了一种稳健的策略,以最大限度地降低风险。

he's a middle-of-the-road golfer, decent but not exceptional.

他是一位中等水平的高尔夫球手,还不错,但不是特别出色。

the band played a middle-of-the-road setlist, featuring popular covers.

乐队演奏了一套平庸的曲目,包括流行的翻唱歌曲。

it was a middle-of-the-road performance, neither good nor bad.

那是一次平平的表演,既不好也不坏。

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