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com·prom·iseBrE /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/NAmE /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/ noun [C] an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy at the end 妥协;折中;互让;和解◆After lengthy talks the two sides finally reached a compromise. 双方经过长期的商谈终于达成了妥协。◆In any relationship, you have to make compromises. 在任何关系当中,人们都得作出让步。◆a compromise solution/agreement/candidate 折中的解决方案/协议/候选人 [C] ~ (between A and B) a solution to a problem in which two or more things cannot exist together as they are, in which each thing is reduced or changed slightly so that they can exist together 妥协(或折中)方案◆This model represents the best compromise between price and quality. 这种型号是平衡了价格和质量的最佳折中方案。 [U] the act of reaching a compromise 达成妥协(或和解)◆Compromise is an inevitable part of life. 妥协是生活不可避免的一部分。◆There is no prospect of compromise in sight. 目前还没有和解的希望。 com·prom·iseBrE /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/NAmE /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/ verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they compromise BrE /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/ NAmE /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/present simple - he / she / it compromises BrE /ˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪz/ NAmE /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪz/past simple compromised BrE /ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd/ NAmE /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/past participle compromised BrE /ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd/ NAmE /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/ -ing form compromising BrE /ˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/ [I] to give up some of your demands after a disagreement with sb, in order to reach an agreement (为达成协议而)妥协,折中,让步◆Neither side is prepared to compromise. 双方都不愿意妥协。◆~ (with sb) (on sth) After much argument, the judges finally compromised on (= agreed to give the prize to) the 18-year old pianist. 经过激烈争论,评委终于同意那个 18 岁的钢琴演奏者获奖。◆They were unwilling to compromise with the terrorists. 他们不愿与恐怖分子妥协。 [T, I] to do sth that is against your principles or does not reach standards that you have set 违背(原则);达不到(标准)◆~ sthI refuse to compromise my principles. 我拒绝在原则问题上妥协。◆~ (on sth) We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards. 我们不愿在安全标准问题上放松。 [T] ~ sb/sth/yourselfto bring sb/sth/yourself into danger or under suspicion, especially by acting in a way that is not very sensible (尤指因行为不很明智)使陷入危险,使受到怀疑◆She had already compromised herself by accepting his invitation. 她接受了他的邀请,这件事已经使她的声誉受到了损害。◆Defeat at this stage would compromise their chances (= reduce their chances) of reaching the finals of the competition. 在这个阶段的失败会减少他们进入决赛的机会。 |