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分析利弊得失

fēn xī lì bì dé shī
verb phrase★Intermediate💡 analyze pros and cons
formal

To carefully examine the advantages, disadvantages, gains, and losses of a decision or situation.

公司在并购前必须分析利弊得失,以确保决策的合理性。

The company must analyze the pros and cons before a merger and acquisition to ensure the rationality of the decision.

选择新工作时,分析利弊得失能帮助你做出更明智的选择。

Analyzing the pros and cons when choosing a new job can help you make a wiser decision.

💡

Often used in business, decision-making, or personal life contexts to emphasize thorough evaluation.

Collocations

全面分析利弊得失comprehensive analysis of pros and cons仔细分析利弊得失careful analysis of pros and cons分析利弊得失后after analyzing the pros and cons

Synonyms

权衡利弊比较得失评估优劣

Antonyms

盲目行事不假思索

Related Phrases

权衡利弊phrase
weigh the pros and cons
三思而后行proverb
look before you leap
深思熟虑phrase
deliberate carefully

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use '分析利弊得失' when discussing decisions that require logical evaluation, such as career choices, investments, or strategic planning. Avoid using it for trivial or emotional decisions.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While useful, this phrase can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Opt for simpler alternatives like '权衡利弊' (weigh the pros and cons) in informal settings.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines four Chinese characters: '分析' (analyze), '利' (advantages/profits), '弊' (disadvantages/losses), and '得失' (gains and losses). It reflects the traditional Chinese emphasis on balance and holistic assessment in decision-making.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in formal or analytical contexts, such as business meetings, academic discussions, or personal reflections. It implies a structured and rational approach to evaluating options.

Word Breakdown

分析
analyze
verb
+
利
advantages/profits
noun
+
弊
disadvantages/losses
noun
+
得失
gains and losses
noun phrase
汉英词典

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