trade-off — a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; a compromise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; a compromise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtreɪd ɔːf/
Korean meaning: 두 가지 바람직하지만 양립할 수 없는 것들 사이의 균형; 절충
Korean pronunciation: **트레**이드 오프
Example Sentences
- The new phone offers a trade-off: better camera but shorter battery life.
- Marriage is the ultimate trade-off: you gain a partner but lose the TV remote forever.
- Living in the city center means a trade-off between convenience and peace.
trade-off
NOUN//ˈtreɪd ɔːf//
a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; a compromise
a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; a compromise
Will overtime pay off, or should I take a day off?
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🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 중반 미국에서 시작된 경제학 용어로, 'trade'(교환하다)와 'off'(떨어뜨리다)가 결합되어 '한쪽을 포기하고 다른 쪽을 택한다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The new phone offers a trade-off: better camera but shorter battery life.”
“Marriage is the ultimate trade-off: you gain a partner but lose the TV remote forever.”
“Living in the city center means a trade-off between convenience and peace.”
“Being a superhero involves a trade-off: saving the world but never getting a good night's sleep.”
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