Definition
To have both advantages and disadvantages, or to affect different people in different ways.
利弊并存
The policy change could cut both ways; on one hand, it might reduce waste, but on the other, it might cause some inconvenience.
政策改变可能会有双重影响；一方面，它可能会减少浪费，但另一方面，也可能造成一些不便。
Using social media cuts both ways; it can help you stay connected with others, but it can also be a distraction.
使用社交媒体有双重影响；它可以帮助你与他人保持联系，但也可能让你分心。
The competition of the free market cuts both ways; while it can stimulate innovation, it can also lead to some businesses failing.
自由市场的竞争有双重影响；虽然它可以刺激创新，但也可能导致一些企业失败。