Many southerners, however, prefer the have-your-cake-and-eat-it approach to fiscal policy.

但是许多南方人在财政政策上有着鱼与熊掌不可兼得的矛盾心态。

youdao

What trade-offs could you make in order to continue to eat the foods you want -- to have your cake and eat it too?

那么，你用什么来交换，才能继续吃你想吃的食物---或者说吃你想吃的蛋糕而且能稍微吃多一点呢？

youdao

You'll soon certainly have your cake and eat it too.

当然，你很快也会有蛋糕供自己享用。

youdao

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