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downside

/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

Meanings
noun

缺点，不利之处。

A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.

Examples :

"The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected."
获得更高职位的缺点是，人们会期望你做更多的工作。
aspect negative situation

Related Words

Illustration investing

investing verb

/ɪnˈvɛstɪŋ/

投资，投入.

"She is investing time in studying for her exams to get a good grade. "

她正在投入时间复习考试，希望能取得好成绩。

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

东西，事物

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

我朋友告诉我盒子里有东西，但我还不知道那是什么。

Illustration obtaining

obtaining verb

/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/

获得，取得，获取。

"Example Sentence: "She is working hard, obtaining good grades in all her classes." "

她很努力地学习，在所有科目上都取得了优异的成绩。

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

Illustration disadvantageous

disadvantageous adjective

/dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

不利的， 劣势的.

"Wearing sandals to a job interview is disadvantageous because it doesn't create a professional impression. "

面试时穿凉鞋是不利的，因为这无法给人留下专业的印象。

Illustration tendency

tendency noun

/ˈtɛndənsi/

倾向，趋势。

"Denim has a tendency to fade."

牛仔布容易褪色。

Illustration advantageous

advantageous adjective

/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒəs/

有利的，有益的。

"Taking the early morning train is advantageous because it avoids the rush hour traffic. "

乘坐清晨的火车是有利的，因为可以避开早高峰的交通拥堵。

Illustration company

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

团队， 公司， 团体

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

学校的学生会是一个由热心学生组成的团体，他们负责组织各种活动。

Illustration aspect

aspect noun

/ˈæspɛkt/

方面， 层面， 侧面

"The aspect of my job I enjoy the most is helping customers. "

我最喜欢这份工作的一个方面就是帮助顾客。

Illustration normally

normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

通常，一般，一般来说

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

通常，我弟弟为了上学，一般会很早起床。

Illustration downward

downward adjective

/ˈdaʊnwəd/ /ˈdaʊnwɚd/

向下，朝下。

"He spoke with a downward glance."

他说话的时候，眼睛是朝下看的。

Illustration expected

expected verb

/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/

预计，期望.

"He never expected to be discovered."

他从没料到自己会被发现。