straddle

• 指一种含糊或模棱两可的立场；也指双腿分开跨坐或跨立的动作、体操中双腿分于器械两侧的姿势，以及由等量看涨期权和看跌期权组成的金融期权策略。

A noun referring to a noncommittal or equivocal position, a gymnastic exercise performed with legs on either side of parallel bars, the act of sitting or standing astride, or a financial option consisting of an equal number of put and call options.

1. Noncommittal positionC1formal

   A stance or attitude that avoids taking a clear side or making a firm decision.

   骑墙态度

   • The politician took a straddle on the controversial issue.
   • His straddle on the matter frustrated both parties.
   • She adopted a straddle to avoid alienating any voters.

   同义词ambivalenceequivocationhedgingindecisionprevaricationwavering

   反义词commitmentdecisionpositionstand

2. Gymnastic exerciseB2formal

   A gymnastics move where the legs are spread wide apart, one on each side of an apparatus like the parallel bars.

   分腿支撑

   • The gymnast performed a perfect straddle on the parallel bars.
   • He practiced the straddle to improve his flexibility.
   • The coach demonstrated a straddle for the beginners.

3. Sitting or standing astrideB2formal

   The act of sitting or standing with one leg on each side of something.

   跨坐

   • He sat in a straddle on the fence, watching the game.
   • The rider maintained a steady straddle on the horse.
   • She adopted a straddle position on the bench.

4. Financial option strategyC1formal

   An investment strategy involving both a put and a call option on the same stock or index, allowing profit from significant price movement in either direction.

   跨式期权

   • The trader used a straddle to hedge against market volatility.
   • A straddle can be profitable if the stock price moves sharply.
   • He bought a straddle on the tech stock before the earnings report.

• 动词，表示两腿分开跨坐在某物上，或站在某物两侧；也指同时涉及、兼顾对立的两方或跨越边界。

A verb used to indicate the act of sitting or standing with one leg on each side of something, or to be positioned on both sides of an issue or boundary.

1. Sit or stand astrideB2formal

   To sit or stand with one leg on each side of something.

   跨坐或跨立

   • He straddled the horse with ease.
   • She straddled the chair, facing the back.
   • The child straddled the fence, trying to decide which side to jump.

   同义词bestride

2. Extend over an areaC1formal

   To range or extend over a certain area; to occupy or span a space.

   跨越

   • The bridge straddles the river, connecting the two towns.
   • The company's operations straddle several continents.
   • The mountain range straddles the border between the two countries.

   同义词bridgecovercrossspantraverse

3. Be noncommittalC1informal

   To avoid committing to a particular position or opinion; to be ambiguous.

   观望

   • The politician straddled the issue, refusing to take a clear stance.
   • She straddled the fence on the controversial topic.
   • He tends to straddle when asked about his political views.

   同义词equivocatehedgeprevaricatevacillatewaver

   反义词choosecommitdecidesidetake