trade-off
noun /ˈtreɪd ɒf/
/ˈtreɪd ɔːf/
- trade-off (between something and something) the act of balancing two things that are opposed to each other
(在相互对立的两者间的)权衡,协调 - a trade-off between increased production and a reduction in quality
对产量增加和质量下降的权衡 - There is a trade-off between the benefits of the drug and the risk of side effects.
在这种药的疗效和副作用之间有个权衡利弊的问题。
- a trade-off between increased production and a reduction in quality