| 单词 | compromise |
| 释义 | compromise n. & v. --n 1. the settlement of a dispute by mutual concession (reached a compromise by bargaining). 2. (often foll. by between) an intermediate state between conflicting opinions, actions, etc., reached by mutual concession or modification (a compromise between ideals and material necessity). --v 1. a intr. settle a dispute by mutual concession (compromised over the terms). b tr. archaic settle (a dispute) by mutual concession. 2. tr. bring into disrepute or danger esp. by indiscretion or folly. Derivatives compromiser n. compromisingly adv. Etymology: ME f. OF compromis f. LL compromissum neut. past part. of compromittere (as com-, promittere promise) |
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