hedge your bets
US /hɛdʒ yʊər bɛts/
UK /hɛdʒ yʊər bɛts/
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分散风险, 两面下注
to reduce your risk of loss by trying to ensure that you will benefit whatever happens
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It's always wise to hedge your bets when investing in volatile markets.
在波动市场投资时，分散风险总是明智的。
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She decided to apply to several universities to hedge her bets.
她决定申请几所大学，以分散风险。