「Speaking English – Discussing Advantages & Disadvantages」
ビジネスレポートや、技術的な論文等で使える、「長所としては、・・・である一方、短所としては・・・」といった表現の方法
以下の単語の組み合わせで文章(あるいは会話)の内容を組み立てる。
以下の単語は別々に分離しても使えるが、唯一、”pros & cons” は必ず例文にあるように、ペアでというか並べて使う
1)
advantages & disadvantages
ex.
The committee pointed out the advantages and disadvantages of the new health policy.
2)
pros & cons
ex.
The professor asked us to highlight the pros and cons of the new legislation in our presentations.
3)
benefits & drawbacks
ex.
Could you please elaborate on the benefits and drawbacks of the new computer system?
4)
positive & negative aspects
ex.
We should review the positive and negative aspects of moving to California.
5)
plus points & minus points
ex.
The magazine article focused on the plus points and minus points of life in Brazil.
6)
pluses & minuses
ex.
In your essay, please compare the pluses and minuses of the recent changes in immigration policy.
7)
upside & downside
ex.
There are always an upside and downside to every decision or change in life
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