yes and no

短语

既肯定又否定

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    An answer in reply to a yes-no question, indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

    既肯定又否定

    Is she happy? — Yes and no, hard to say.

    Have you been to Paris? — Yes and no. I've been to the airport, but didn't get to see the city.

  2. 2.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see yes, and, no.

    You can only use yes and no answers.