| 释义 |
cons BrE /kɒnz/
NAmE /kɑːnz/► SEE ALL(with) all mod consthe pros and cons (of sth)●(with) all mod ˈcons (BrE, informal) used to describe a house or flat/apartment that has all the things that make living there easier and more comfortable, for example a washing machine, a shower, etc. （房屋等拥有）各种生活便利品（如洗衣机、淋浴设施等）◆From the outside it looks rather old, but inside it’s got all mod cons — even a microwave oven.这个地方外表看起来很原始，其实内部装配有全套现代生活设施，甚至还有微波炉。◆We want a campsite with all mod cons.我们想找一个配有各种现代生活设施的野营地。 NOTE This phrase is a short form of ‘modern conveniences’. 这个短语是 modern conveniences （现代化设施）的缩写形式。 ●the ˌpros and ˈcons (of sth)the arguments for and against sth; the advantages and disadvantages (of sth) 正反两方面的观点；（事物的）利与弊◆Your idea is interesting, but let’s look carefully at its pros and cons before we take any decisions.你的观点很有意思，不过在我们作决定前先仔细权衡一下利弊。 ORIGIN This expression comes from the Latin words pro, meaning ‘for’, and contra, meaning ‘against’. 这个表达法源于拉丁语词 pro （意为“赞成”）和 contra （意为“反对”）。 |