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compromise

noun
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
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  1. [countable] an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy at the end妥协;折中;互让;和解
    • After lengthy talks the two sides finally reached a compromise.双方经过长期的商谈终于达成了妥协。
    • In any relationship, you have to make compromises.在任何关系当中,人们都得作出让步。
    • a compromise solution/agreement/candidate折中的解决方案/协议/候选人
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    • After much discussion, she offered a compromise.经过多次商讨,她提出了一个折衷方案。
    • He might be an attractive compromise candidate if both sides' first choices are rejected.如果双方的第一选择都被拒绝,他可能就是受瞩目的折衷人选了。
    • I'm not making any more compromises.我是不会再作出任何让步的。
    • It is best to try to seek a compromise rather than a perfect solution.最好是尽量寻求一种折衷办法,而不是完美的解决方案。
    • They came to a compromise over the exact amount to be paid.他们就付款的确切金额达成妥协。
    • They're still trying to work out an acceptable compromise.他们还在努力达成能够接受的和解协议。
    Topics Discussion and agreementc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • acceptable
    • fair
    • good
    verb + compromise
    • agree on
    • arrive at
    • come to
    compromise + noun
    • agreement
    • deal
    • formula
    preposition
    • compromise between
    • compromise on
    • compromise over
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  2. [countable] compromise (between A and B) a solution to a problem in which two or more things cannot exist together as they are, in which each thing is reduced or changed slightly so that they can exist together妥协(或折中)方案
    • This model represents the best compromise between price and quality.这种型号是平衡了价格和质量的最佳折中方案。
    • It was a fair compromise between the two sides.这是对双方都公平的折衷办法。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • acceptable
    • fair
    • good
    verb + compromise
    • agree on
    • arrive at
    • come to
    compromise + noun
    • agreement
    • deal
    • formula
    preposition
    • compromise between
    • compromise on
    • compromise over
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  3. [uncountable] the act of reaching a compromise达成妥协(或和解)
    • Compromise is an inevitable part of life.妥协是生活不可避免的一部分。
    • There is no prospect of compromise in sight.目前还没有和解的希望。
    • There could be no compromise with the nationalists.和民族主义分子不可能妥协。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • acceptable
    • fair
    • good
    verb + compromise
    • agree on
    • arrive at
    • come to
    compromise + noun
    • agreement
    • deal
    • formula
    preposition
    • compromise between
    • compromise on
    • compromise over
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  4. Word Originlate Middle English (denoting mutual consent to arbitration): from Old French compromis, from late Latin compromissum ‘a consent to arbitration’, neuter past participle of compromittere, from com- ‘together’ + promittere ‘put forth, promise’, from pro- ‘forward’ + mittere ‘send’.

compromise

verb
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they compromise
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
he / she / it compromises
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪz/
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪz/
past simple compromised
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd/
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
past participle compromised
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd/
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
-ing form compromising
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
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  1. [intransitive] to give up some of your demands in order to reach an agreement after disagreeing with somebody(为达成协议而)妥协,折中,让步
    • Neither side is prepared to compromise.双方都不愿意妥协。
    • compromise (with somebody) (on something) After much argument, the judges finally compromised on (= agreed to give the prize to) the 18-year old pianist.经过激烈争论,评委终于同意那个 18 岁的钢琴演奏者获奖。
    • They were unwilling to compromise with the terrorists.他们不愿与恐怖分子妥协。
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    • He wanted his own way and refused to compromise.他一意孤行,拒绝让步。
    • They debated whether to compromise with the opposition parties.他们争论是否向那些反对党派让步。
    • Unions and management seem ready to compromise on the level of the increase.工会和资方看来准备在工资提高的幅度上相互让步。
    Topics Discussion and agreementc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + compromise
    • be prepared to
    • be ready to
    • refuse to
    preposition
    • on
    • with
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  2. [transitive, intransitive] to do something that is against your principles or does not reach standards that you have set违背(原则);达不到(标准)
    • compromise something I refuse to compromise my principles.我拒绝在原则问题上妥协。
    • compromise (on something) We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards.我们不愿在安全标准问题上放松。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + compromise
    • be prepared to
    • be ready to
    • refuse to
    preposition
    • on
    • with
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  3. [transitive] compromise somebody/something/yourself to cause somebody/something/yourself to be in danger or to be suspected of something, especially by acting in a way that is not very sensible(尤指因行为不很明智)使陷入危险,使受到怀疑
    • She had already compromised herself by accepting his invitation.她接受了他的邀请,这件事已经使她的声誉受到了损害。
    • Defeat at this stage would compromise their chances (= reduce their chances) of reaching the finals of the competition.在这个阶段的失败会减少他们进入决赛的机会。
    • The affair seriously compromised the party's prospects of electoral success.这一事件严重影响了该党在选举中获胜的机会。
    Topics Dangerc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • fatally
    • seriously
    • severely
    verb + compromise
    • be prepared to
    • be ready to
    • refuse to
    preposition
    • on
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  4. [transitive] compromise something to cause something to be in danger of attack or of working less well 使某物处于受攻击或运转不良的危险中
    • Users perform tasks every day that can compromise the security of their computers.用户每天都在执行可能危及其计算机安全的任务。
    • Alcohol and drug abuse can compromise your health, not to mention your life.酒精和药物滥用会损害你的健康,更不用说你的生活了。
  5. Word Originlate Middle English (denoting mutual consent to arbitration): from Old French compromis, from late Latin compromissum ‘a consent to arbitration’, neuter past participle of compromittere, from com- ‘together’ + promittere ‘put forth, promise’, from pro- ‘forward’ + mittere ‘send’.

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