To know both sides of the question ;

要了解问题的正反两个方面；

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OK, so, well, let's start with an easy case where we should be able to know the answer to both sides.

从一个简单的情况入手,这个例子中我们应该知道两边的答案。

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"Both sides know what the problems are what the positions are and all that is needed is a decision," said Gazit.

加齐特说：“双方都清楚问题所在，双方也都清楚彼此的立场，唯一需要的是作出一个决定。”

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If you know both sides, you know the best way.

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