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得失分析

dé shī fēn xī
noun★Intermediate💡 gain-loss analysis
💼Business
formal

A systematic evaluation of the potential gains (得) and losses (失) associated with a decision, project, or investment to inform strategic choices.

公司在决定是否投资新项目时,必须进行详细的得失分析。

When deciding whether to invest in a new project, the company must conduct a detailed gain-loss analysis.

得失分析显示,该策略的潜在收益远大于风险。

The gain-loss analysis shows that the potential gains of this strategy far outweigh the risks.

💡

Commonly used in business, finance, and investment contexts to weigh pros and cons objectively.

Collocations

得失分析报告gain-loss analysis report进行得失分析conduct a gain-loss analysis得失分析结果gain-loss analysis results

Synonyms

成本效益分析风险收益分析利弊分析

Antonyms

单边分析盲目决策

Related Phrases

成本效益分析phrase
cost-benefit analysis
风险评估phrase
risk assessment
投资回报率phrase
return on investment (ROI)

💡Pro Tip

Distinguish from 'cost-benefit analysis'

'得失分析' focuses more on subjective gains/losses (e.g., reputation, opportunity cost), while '成本效益分析' emphasizes monetary costs and benefits.

⚡Gold Rule

Balance subjectivity and objectivity

Combine quantitative data (e.g., financial projections) with qualitative factors (e.g., brand impact) in your analysis.

📖Word Origin

The term combines 得 (dé, 'gain' or 'profit') and 失 (shī, 'loss' or 'failure') with 分析 (fēn xī, 'analysis'). It originated in Chinese business and financial terminology, reflecting the Confucian principle of balancing gains and losses in decision-making.

📝Usage Notes

1. Often used in formal reports, strategic planning, or investment proposals. 2. Emphasizes quantitative assessment (e.g., ROI, probability of success) rather than qualitative judgment. 3. May be abbreviated as '得失分析' in Chinese contexts.

Word Breakdown

得
gain/profit
root
+
失
loss/failure
root
+
分析
analysis
root
汉英词典

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