| 单词 | compromise |
| 释义 | compromise —compromise /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/ aep /ˈkɑːm-/ noun [C or U] ► B2 an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree: » It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks.» In a compromise between management and unions, a four percent pay rise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.» The government has said that there will be no compromise with terrorists.Thesaurus+: ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Approving and approval• • • Extra Examples:» The talks are aiming at a compromise.» The leader's aggressive stance seems to have foreclosed any chance of diplomatic compromise.» I'm hopeful that we can reach a compromise.» Negotiations are a two-way thing - both sides have to come to a compromise.» A compromise has to be reached between all the powerful vested interests before any restoration work in the city can take place.verb [I] (AGREEMENT) ↑Verb Endings for compromise ► B2 to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone: » Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise.» Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let's compromise at/on $350.Thesaurus+: ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Approving and approval• • • Extra Examples:» Somebody will have to compromise if we are to break the deadlock between the two warring factions.» The reluctance of either side to compromise means that the talks are doomed to fail.» The antagonists in this dispute are quite unwilling to compromise.» The dispute had reached an impasse, as neither side would compromise.» They have become irreconcilable, with both sides refusing to compromise any further.verb [T] (HARM) ↑Verb Endings for compromise ► C2 to risk having a harmful effect on something: » We would never compromise the safety of our passengers.verb [T] DISAPPROVING (LOWER STANDARDS) ↑Verb Endings for compromise ► F0 to allow your principles to be less strong or your standards or morals to be lower: » Don't compromise your beliefs/principles for the sake of being accepted.» If we back down on this issue, our reputation will be compromised.» His political career ended when he compromised himself by accepting bribes.Thesaurus+: ↑Humiliating and degrading |
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