compromise

美 [ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz]英 [ˈkɒmprəmaɪz]
  • n.妥协;折中;和解;达成妥协(或和解);妥协(或折中)方案;互让
  • v.(为达成协议而)妥协,折中,让步;违背(原则);(尤指因行为不很明智)使陷入危险,使受到怀疑;达不到(标准)

复数: compromises 过去式: compromised 现在分词: compromising 过去分词: compromised 第三人称单数: compromises

com- 共同,一起 + promise n.允诺

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noun

1

妥协;折中;互让;和解
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

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

2

妥协(或折中)方案
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

This model represents the best compromise between price and quality.

这种型号是价格和质量间的最佳折中方案。

3

达成妥协(或和解)
the act of reaching a compromise

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。

verb

1

(为达成协议而)妥协,折中,让步
to give up some of your demands after a disagreement with sb, in order to reach an agreement

Neither side is prepared to compromise.

双方都不愿意妥协。

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岁的钢琴手获奖。

They were unwilling to compromise with the military.

他们不愿与军方妥协。

2

违背(原则);达不到(标准)
to do sth that is against your principles or does not reach standards that you have set

I refuse to compromise my principles.

我拒绝在原则问题上妥协。

We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards.

我们不愿在安全标准问题上放松。

3

(尤指因行为不很明智)使陷入危险,使受到怀疑
to bring sb/sth/yourself into danger or under suspicion, especially by acting in a way that is not very sensible

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。

compromise

频次

  • 1
    N-VAR 折中;妥协;让步
    A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people.

    Encourage your child to reach a compromise between what he wants and what you want...

    鼓励孩子在他的愿望和你的愿望之间找到一个折中点。

  • 2
    V-RECIP 妥协;作出让步
    If you compromise with someone, you reach an agreement with them in which you both give up something that you originally wanted. You can also say that two people or groups compromise .

    The government has compromised with its critics over monetary policies...

    政府已经就货币政策向批评人士作出让步。

  • 3
    VERB 使(自己)声誉受损;违背(信念)
    If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles.

    ...members of the government who have compromised themselves by co-operating with the emergency committee...

    因与紧急委员会合作而使自己名誉受损的政府成员

noun

1
a middle way between two extremes
Synonym: via media
2
an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'

verb

1
settle by concession
2
make a compromise;arrive at a compromise;we all must compromise"
nobody will get everything he want
3
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy

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  1. Compromise is an inevitable part of life .

    妥协是生活不可避免的一部分。

  2. 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。

  3. This model represents the best compromise between price and quality .

    这种型号是价格和质量间的最佳折中方案。

  4. In any relationship , you have to make compromises .

    在任何关系当中,人们都得作出让步。

  5. Neither party is willing to compromise and herein lies the problem .

    双方都不愿意妥协,问题就在这里。

  6. My natural inclination is to find a compromise .

    我生性易于妥协。

  7. They were discovered together in a compromising situation .

    他们被人发现在一起,场面有伤风化。

  8. The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise .

    这对夫妇试图和解但未成功。

  9. The two sides eventually reached an uneasy compromise .

    双方最终达成了暂时的妥协。

  10. There is no prospect of compromise in sight .

    目前还没有和解的希望。

  11. 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。

  12. I refuse to compromise my principles .

    我拒绝在原则问题上妥协。

  13. They were unwilling to compromise with the military .

    他们不愿与军方妥协。

  14. After much argument , the judges finally compromised on the 18-year old pianist .

    经过激烈争论,评委终于同意那个18岁的钢琴手获奖。

  15. Their problem can only be solved in a spirit of compromise

    他们的问题只能通过妥协来解决。

  16. The compromise will allow him to continue his free market reforms .

    妥协将使他得以继续他的自由市场改革。

  17. Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise

    谈判人员定于今天晚些时候进行会谈,商定一个折中方案。

  18. The government 's policy of compromise is not universally popular .

    政府的妥协政策并没有受到普遍欢迎。

  19. He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles .

    他宁愿一枪打死自己也不愿违背自己的原则。

  20. It looks as though a compromise agreement has now been reached

    看起来好像现已达成一个妥协协定。

  21. He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise .

    他没有妥协的意思。

  22. The government has compromised with its critics over monetary policies

    政府已经就货币政策向批评人士作出让步。

  23. The President spoke of the need for territorial compromise .

    总统谈到了在领土问题上达成和解的必要性。

  24. He did not allow his preconceptions to compromise his scientific work .

    他不允许自己的先入之见破坏自己的科学工作。

  25. Encourage your child to reach a compromise between what he wants and what you want

    鼓励孩子在他的愿望和你的愿望之间找到一个折中点。

  26. What is so compromising about being an employee of the state ?

    当公务员有什么地方让人这么丢脸?

  27. I was not going to compromise .

    我决不妥协。

  28. Be ready and willing to make compromises between your needs and those of your partner

    时刻准备好并乐意在自己与伴侣的需求之间作出让步。

  29. Nonetheless there are signs that both sides may be searching for a compromise .

    然而,有迹象表明双方可能都在寻求和解。

  30. The foreign ministers have thrashed out a suitable compromise formula

    外交部长们经过反复讨论,已经制订出合适的折中方案。

前缀
e-共同,一起

company n. 公司

com- 共同,一起 + pan- 面包 + -y 名词后缀

compare v. 比较

com- 共同,一起 + par 平等,相等 + -e

complete vt. 完成

com- 共同,一起 + plet 充满,填满 + -e

complex adj. 复杂的

com- 共同,一起 + plex 重叠

combine v. (使)结合

com- 共同,一起 + bin- 两个 + -e

comfort vt. 安慰

com- 共同,一起 + fort 力量;强壮

command n. (给人或动物的)命令

com- 共同,一起 + mand 命令,委托

comment n. 议论

com- 共同,一起 + -ment 行为或结果

commerce n. 商业

com- 共同,一起 + merc 商业,交易 + -e

commission n. (通常为政府管控或调查某事的)委员会

com- 共同,一起 + miss 送出,投掷 + -ion 行为,状态

commit v. 犯罪

com- 共同,一起 + mit 送,放出

companion n. 同伴

com- 共同,一起 + pan- 面包 + -ion 行为,状态

compass n. 罗盘

com- 共同,一起 + pass 通过

compel vt. 强迫

com- 共同,一起 + pel 推动,驱使

compete vi. 竞争

com- 共同,一起 + pet 追寻;寻求 + -e

compile vt. 编写(书、列表、报告等)

com- 共同,一起 + pil- 柱,堆 + -e

component n. 组成部分

com- 共同,一起 + pon- 放置 + -ent ...的

compose v. 组成

com- 共同,一起 + pose 放

compound n. 复合物

com- 共同,一起 + pound 放置

comprehension n. 理解力

com- 共同,一起 + prehens 拿,把握 + -ion 行为,状态

compress v. (被)压紧

com- 共同,一起 + press 按,压

comprise vt. 包含

com- 共同,一起 + pris 拿,把握 + -e

compute vt. 计算

com- 共同,一起 + put 想 + -e

comply vi. 遵守

com- 共同,一起 + ply 重叠,折叠

commemorate vt. (用…)纪念

com- 共同,一起 + memor 记忆 + -ate 做,造成

comprehend v. 理解

com- 共同,一起 + prehend 抓,抓住

compensate v. 补偿

com- 共同,一起 + pens 称量,支付 + -ate 做,造成

combat n. 搏斗,打仗,战斗

com- 共同,一起 + bat 打

commend vt. 赞扬

com- 共同,一起 + mend 命令,委托

complement vt. 补足

com- 共同,一起 + ple 装满的 + -ment 行为或结果

commute v. 通勤

com- 共同,一起 + mut 改变 + -e

compact n. 契约

com- 共同,一起 + pact 压紧,推进

compatible adj. 可共用的

com- 共同,一起 + pat 忍受 + -ible 可...的

compulsory adj. (因法律或规则而)必须做的,强制的,强迫的

com- 共同,一起 + puls 推动,驱使 + -ory ...的

compassion n. 同情

com- 共同,一起 + pass 走,跨过 + -ion 行为,状态

compromise concession give-and-take 【导航词义:妥协,让步】
compromise v. 妥协,折中
〔辨析〕

指有关各方或人员均作出让步以达成的折中协议,也指妥协的行为。

〔例证〕

Both sides reached a compromise to settle their differences.

双方达成妥协以解决他们之间的分歧。

Progress has been made towards a political compromise between the two neighboring countries.

这两个邻国之间的政治和解已经取得进展。

Compromise is inevitable in modern marriage.

在现代婚姻中妥协是必不可少的。

concession v. 让步
〔辨析〕

指为结束争执、分歧等而对他方作出的退让。

〔例证〕

We hope that you can make some concession on price.

我们希望你们能在价格上作些让步。

The company promised to increase our pay, which was its concession to our demands.

公司承诺给我们涨工资,这是公司对我们的要求作出的让步。

give-and-take v. 〈非正式〉互相忍让,互谅互让
〔辨析〕

指为满足彼此的意愿、要求等而互相作出的让步。

〔例证〕

A happy marriage depends largely on give-and-take.

美满的婚姻在很大程度上取决于互敬互让。

In any relationship, there has to be some give-and-take.

在任何人际关系中,都得互相忍让。

  • 词语搭配

compromise与以下词性连用

prep.

compromise between someone and someone else

某人与某人之间的妥协

compromise with someone

与某人各让一步

v.