straddle

US /ˈstræd.əl/
UK /ˈstræd.əl/
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1.

跨坐, 骑

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something

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She learned to straddle the horse before riding it.
她学会在骑马前跨坐在马上。
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The child tried to straddle the fence.
孩子试图跨坐在栅栏上。
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2.

兼顾, 横跨

to be in a position that is on both sides of an issue, group, or boundary

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The company tries to straddle the line between traditional and modern design.
该公司试图在传统和现代设计之间兼顾。
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His political views straddle both conservative and liberal ideologies.
他的政治观点横跨保守派和自由派意识形态。
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