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左右
zuǒ yòu
Meaning
- approximately
- left and right
Definition
左右；大约；支配；控制
left and right; approximately; to dominate; to control
Usage
表示方位或数量上的大约，也可表示支配、操纵。
Indicates direction or approximation in quantity, also means to dominate or manipulate.
Examples
- 1 他左右看了看，确认没人后才走进房间。（He looked left and right, and only entered the room after confirming no one was there.）
- 2 这个项目需要一个月左右的时间才能完成。（This project will take about a month to complete.）
- 3 他试图左右公司的决策。（He tried to influence the company's decisions.）
- 4 她左右为难，不知道该选哪个。（She was in a dilemma, not knowing which to choose.）
- 5 左右不过是几十块钱，别太在意。（At most it's just a few dozen yuan, don't worry too much.）
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