Critical Thinking Flashcards
X is a double-edged sword.
➤ 释义：X 是一把双刃剑（有好处也有坏处） ➤ 例句：Technology is a double-edged sword — it connects us but also isolates us.
➤ 例句：I tend to view AI as a double-edged sword.
X has both merits and drawbacks.
➤ 释义：X 有优点也有缺点 ➤ 例句：Online learning has both merits and drawbacks.
X comes with both benefits and challenges.
➤ 释义：X 带来利与弊 ➤ 例句：Globalisation comes with both benefits and challenges.
There are two sides to the argument regarding X.
➤ 释义：关于 X 有两种看法 ➤ 例句：There are two sides to the argument regarding space exploration.
While some people believe…，others argue that…
➤ 释义：一些人认为……，而另一些人则认为…… ➤ 例句：While some people believe social media boosts connection， others argue it promotes isolation.
It is true that…，but it is also important to consider…
➤ 释义：……固然没错，但也要考虑…… ➤ 例句：It is true that AI improves efficiency， but it is also important to consider its impact on employment.
Admittedly…， however…
➤ 释义：诚然……，然而…… ➤ 例句：Admittedly， private cars are convenient. However， they contribute to pollution.
On the one hand…， on the other hand…
➤ 释义：一方面……，另一方面…… ➤ 例句：On the one hand， remote work offers flexibility. On the other hand， it may reduce teamwork.
Despite the advantages of…，there are also concerns about…
➤ 释义：尽管……有优点，但也有担忧 ➤ 例句：Despite the advantages of online shopping， there are also concerns about consumer privacy.
Therefore， a balanced approach is needed.
➤ 释义：因此，需要一种平衡的方法 ➤ 例句：When it comes to urban development， a balanced approach is needed between progress and preservation.
The key lies in finding a balance between A and B.
➤ 释义：关键是找到 A 与 B 的平衡点 ➤ 例句：The key lies in finding a balance between innovation and ethics.
Both perspectives have merit， and the best solution may lie in combining them.
➤ 释义：两种观点各有道理，最佳方案可能在于融合二者 ➤ 例句：When it comes to education， both tradition and technology have merit.
二、批判性思维核心词汇
controversial
➤ 释义：有争议的 ➤ 例句：Genetic engineering is a controversial topic.
complex issue
➤ 释义：复杂议题 ➤ 例句：The rise of automation is a complex issue involving ethics and economics.
paradox
➤ 释义：悖论 ➤ 例句：There is a paradox in modern life: we are more connected yet more alone.
