rapprochement
noun [singular, uncountable] (from French, formal)a situation in which the relationship between two countries or groups of people becomes more friendly after a period during which they were enemies 友好关系的恢复;和解 - rapprochement (with somebody)
policies aimed at bringing about a rapprochement with China 旨在与中国恢复友好关系的政策 - rapprochement (between A and B)
There now seems little chance of rapprochement between the warring factions. 目前,敌对双方和解的可能性似乎很渺茫。
WordfinderTopics Politicsc2- accord
- ally
- bilateral
- cross-border
- diplomat
- embassy
- international
- rapprochement
- relationship
- treaty
Word OriginFrench, from rapprocher, from re- (expressing intensive force) + approcher ‘to approach’.- rapprochement (with somebody)