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| /ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪz/ |
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| 1 | I to solve a problem or end an argument by accepting that you cannot have everything that you want 折中解决；让步 |
| Her refusal to compromise infuriated her colleagues. 她拒绝让步，这激怒了她的同事。 |
| +on We simply cannot compromise on the question of human rights. 我们就是不能在人权问题上让步。 |
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| 2 | T to risk harming or losing something important 危及；损害 |
| We cannot compromise the safety of our workers. 我们不能拿工人的安全来冒险。 |
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| 3 | T to behave in a way that is not honest by not doing the things that you previously believed in or tried to achieve 妥协 |
| Traditional supporters are accusing the party of compromising its principles. 传统的支持者指责该党在原则问题上妥协。 |
| PHRASE |
| - | compromise yourself/your position
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| to do something to make people think they cannot trust you |
| 使自己受到怀疑 |
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| Words frequently used with compromise | | compromise 的常见搭配词 | | nouns | independence, neutrality, reputation, safety, security, | 2 | | | beliefs, ideals, principles, standards, | 3 | | | |
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