| 词汇 | split-the-difference |
| 释义 | split the differencephrase If you split the difference, you agree on a number or amount that is exactly in the middle of the difference between two other numbers or amounts: （在数字、数量等方面）折中，妥协 I suggested that we split the difference between his current salary and what we had initially offered for the job. I wanted £50 for the table and she offered £30, so we agreed to split the difference. Can't you simply split the difference between the amount the two sides want? Casinos wanted higher spending limits than anti-gambling groups, so the regulators decided to split the difference. If she offers you less that you want, you could offer to split the difference. See also splitverb(DIVIDE) split the difference | American Dictionarysplit the differenceidiom to accept only part of what you originally wanted when making an agreement with someone, esp. an agreement involving money: You want $50 for the bike and I say it’s worth $30 – let’s split the difference and I’ll pay you $40. |
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