“Dinner is neutral ground. This table is Switzerland.”
晚餐是中立的。这张餐桌就是瑞士。
一句把家规说成外交条约,幽默又有效地叫停了吵架。
X is neutral ground.
想让吵架的人先停火时能用;对陌生人下命令会显得奇怪。
This table is a no-politics zone. / No politics at the table.
口语
neutral ground 两词都重读,Switzerland 拖长收尾。
The kitchen table is neutral ground, so no arguing tonight. 厨房餐桌是中立的,今晚不许吵架。
