trade something off

Related to word: trade

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to reconcile accepting a drawback or unfavorable aspect in exchange for a desirable outcome or benefit

    以缺點來交換優點

    • In this deal, we must trade off some efficiency to achieve a reduction in costs.

      在這筆交易中,我們必須犧牲一些效率以實現成本降低。

    • She decided to trade off some of her salary for a better workplace environment.

      她決定犧牲一部分薪水來換取更好的工作環境。

    • This smartphone trades off performance for longer battery life.

      這款智能手機犧牲了性能以換取更長的電池壽命。