tom fell between two stools by trying to keep on good terms with henry and james at the same time, for the two were bitter enemies.
汤姆试图跟亨利和詹姆斯同时搞好关系,结果两边不讨好,因为他们两个是死敌。
it's a good idea to keep on good terms with everybody, but especially with your wife, your banker, your stomach, and your conscience.
与别人达成好的条款是个好主意,特别是要与你的太太,你的银行,你的胃还有你的良心。
with a sense of humor, you can always keep on good terms with others.
有幽默感,你总是会与人相处中处于好的状态。