mo·dus vi·ven·di /ˈməʊdʊsvɪˈvendiː/〈拉〉 1. 临时解决办法,权宜之计,妥协 Some acceptable modus vivendi can be found. 可能找到某个可接受的权宜之计。 It is essential that a modus vivendi be set up if conflict is to be avoided. 如果要避免冲突,必须达成妥协。 2. 生活方式 Cocktail parties were a modus vivendi in themselves. 鸡尾酒会本身就是一种生活方式。 [字面意义:way of living]