Logical Connectors Series -On one hand...On the other hand [contrast]

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We use “on the one hand” and “on the other hand” to present opposed ideas or points of view:
On the one hand, I would like to go to the party. On the other hand, I should get an early night.

For addition, see
not only...but also..

For choice see:
either ..or
neither ..nor


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On one hand, we must deliver the products quickly, on the other hand , we also need to notice the details.

The yield of this step is too low. On one hand, we need to get the compound as soon as possible, and on the other hand, we should screen the conditions to improve the yield.

On one hand, we could work hard to finish the project perfectly on time. On the other hand, we also need to balance our family and work.

On one hand, the route of method A is shorter and reliable than method B; on the other hand, the starting material of method A was a bit expensive and unavailable in China, so I prefer method B, just two more steps than Method A.

On one hand the Suzuki reaction worked well, on the other hand the catalyst of the reaction has cost too much.

On the one hand we should pay attention on the speed of targets delivery, on the other hand chemistry is also important.

HanZhang replied at 2024-3-15 22:51
On the one hand we should pay attention on the speed of targets delivery, on the other hand chemistr ...

pay attention to
focus on

BoGao replied at 2024-3-15 22:25
On one hand the Suzuki reaction worked well, on the other hand the catalyst of the reaction has cost ...

ah, seems like you've got an important choice to make here

XiaorongZhang replied at 2024-3-15 19:50
On one hand, we must deliver the products quickly, on the other hand , we also need to notice the de ...

what kind of details do you need to pay close attention to?