| 释义 |
rec·on·cile
\ˈrekənˌsīl, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English reconcilen, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French reconcilier, from Latin reconciliare, from re- + conciliare to conciliate
transitive verb
1.
a.
(1) : to restore to friendship, compatibility, or harmony
< reconciled the two quarreling factions >
(2) : to restore (one under ecclesiastical interdict or excommunication) to communion
(3) : to restore (as a desecrated church or cemetery) to sacred use especially by reconsecration
b. : adjust, settle
< reconciling differences >
2.
a. : to make consistent or congruous : harmonize
< reconciled their ideals with practical reality >
b. : to obtain agreement between (two financial records) by accounting for all outstanding items
< reconcile a checkbook with a bank statement >
3. : to cause to submit to or accept : bring into acquiescence with
< reconciled to hardship >
intransitive verb
: to become reconciled
Synonyms: see adapt |