英语口语 | 用a grey area表达“灰色地带”

英语中的 a grey area 意思是灰色地带或没有明确正误答案的、含糊不清的一个问题。

  • When it comes to the law there are many grey areas.
  • The difference between flirting and harassment is a grey area.

值得注意的是,另一个短语 shades of grey 有类似意思,通常在正误界定不清的时候使用。

  • Many children's stories say the world is full of black and white choices. In reality there are many shades of grey.