| 单词 | quid pro quo |
| 释义 | quid pro quo (once / 17537 pages) n The Latin phrase quid pro quo means making a certain kind of deal: you do this for me, and I'll do that for you. Ever hear the expression, "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours"? That describes a quid pro quo: doing a favor you expect to be paid back, instead of doing the favor for its own sake. Politicians are often accused of doing a quid pro quo: someone donated to their campaign and is now getting favors in return. Quid pro quo definitely has a shady feel, but it just means making a deal that trades one thing for another. WORD FAMILYquid pro quo: quids pro quo USAGE EXAMPLESThose donations — and whether they were part of a quid pro quo — are now at the heart of the impeachment case against Ms. Park. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) A willingness to accept the free movement of European workers is normally a quid pro quo of winning unfettered access to the bloc’s single market. New York Times(Nov 23, 2016) Q. Daycare disaster: I have a quid pro quo with my neighbors. Slate(Nov 14, 2016) n something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises Syn|Hyper quid consideration, retainer a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone |
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