between two fires 粗略一看是：在两团火之间。按照中文习惯，可以翻译为“左右为难、两面夹攻”。

【例句】
Leave or stay? He is between two fires.
离开还是留下？他左右为难。

Stay in the big city or go back home? He is between two fires.
留在大城市还是回老家？他进退两难。