工作英语对话:Certainty and Uncertainty(3)

A: I am considering going for the new job that was posted yesterday.
B: Are you certain that that is what you want to do.
A: It may not be the best choice for me, but I am considering it.
B: Why do you think that this would be a good move?
A: I believe that this job would allow me to move up but might be a little boring for me.
B: Yes, there are always pros² and cons¹ to making a career change.
A: Also, the matter of pay is also a consideration.
B: I think the slight pay decrease might be worth it. The benefits are much better.
A: Yes, sometimes giving up a little to move forward is the best choice.
B: I think you definitely should apply for the position.
 

1 cons   

n.欺骗，骗局( con的名词复数 )v.诈骗，哄骗( con的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• The pros and cons cancel out. 正反两种意见抵消。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• We should hear all the pros and cons of the matter before we make a decision. 我们在对这事做出决定之前，应该先听取正反两方面的意见。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 pros   

abbr.prosecuting 起诉；prosecutor 起诉人；professionals 自由职业者；proscenium （舞台）前部n.赞成的意见( pro的名词复数 )；赞成的理由；抵偿物；交换物

参考例句：

• The pros and cons cancel out. 正反两种意见抵消。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• We should hear all the pros and cons of the matter before we make a decision. 我们在对这事做出决定之前，应该先听取正反两方面的意见。 来自《简明英汉词典》