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compromise

1 compromise /ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/ noun
plural compromises
1 compromise
/ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/
noun
plural compromises
Learner's definition of COMPROMISE
: a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute妥协;让步;折中
[noncount]
[count]
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
[count] : something that combines the qualities of two different things妥协方案;折中办法;居间之物often + between
: a change that makes something worse and that is not done for a good reason(使事情变糟的)妥协;(无正当理由的)损害
[noncount]
[count]
2 compromise /ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/ verb
compromises; compromised; compromising
2 compromise
/ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/
verb
compromises; compromised; compromising
Learner's definition of COMPROMISE
[no object] : to give up something that you want in order to reach an agreement : to settle differences by means of a compromise妥协;让步
often + on
[+ object] : to expose (something) to risk or danger : endanger使陷入危险;危及
[+ object] : to damage or weaken (something) : impair损害;使恶化
[+ object] : to damage (your reputation, integrity, etc.) by doing something that causes people to lose respect for you使(名誉、诚信等)受损

— compromiser

noun, plural compromisers [count]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3685 COCA: 3751

compromise

1 of 2

noun

com·​pro·​mise ˈkäm-prə-ˌmīz How to pronounce compromise (audio)
1
a
: settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
b
: something intermediate between or blending qualities of two different things
2
: a concession to something derogatory or prejudicial
a compromise of principles

compromise

2 of 2

verb

compromised; compromising

intransitive verb

1
a
: to come to agreement by mutual concession
The two sides were unwilling to compromise.
The union and employer agreed to compromise.
b
: to find or follow a way between extremes
2
: to make a shameful or disreputable concession
wouldn't compromise with their principles

transitive verb

1
a
: to reveal or expose to an unauthorized person and especially to an enemy
Confidential information was compromised.
b
: to cause the impairment of
illnesses that can seriously compromise the immune system
If you don't acknowledge the parent at all, you risk seeming unnecessarily hostile or dismissive but if you allow the parent to govern decisions you could compromise the patient. Ranjana Srivastava
c
: to expose to suspicion, discredit, or mischief
His reputation has been compromised.
2
: to adjust or settle by mutual concessions
An arbiter was brought in to compromise their differences.
3
obsolete : to bind by mutual agreement
compromiser noun

Example Sentences

Noun "You can't always come up with the optimal solution, but you can usually come up with a better solution," he [Barack Obama] said over lunch one afternoon. "A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence." William Finnegan, New Yorker, 31 May 2004 I therefore proposed a … strategy that raised the possibility of compromise Robert S. McNamara, In Retrospect, 1995 I've had other films that were successful, but I'm aware of the compromises I made—and they were tremendous. Woody Allen, Rolling Stone, 16 Sept. 1993 In his promotion of burgeoning black writers, however, Hughes made no compromises. Rita Dove, New York Times Book Review, 9 Oct. 1988 the art of political compromise To avoid an argument, always be ready to seek compromise. a director who will not tolerate artistic compromise She says that accepting their proposal would be a compromise of her principles. Verb You don't make deals that compromise yourself or your team, of course, but you help other riders if you can, so they might return the favor. Lance Armstrong, It's Not About the Bike, (2000) 2001 The book is compromised by the author's lack of selectivity. Amy Hempel, Ms., October/November 1999 Our plan had been to pass a good balanced budget without compromising its essential components … Tony Blankley, George, September 1997 Lieutenant Charon would get a pat on the back from his captain … not to mention congratulations for running such a quiet and effective operation that had not compromised his informants … Tom Clancy, Without Remorse, 1994 Finally, the two sides compromised and a treaty was signed … Alfredo Quarto, Cultural Survival Quarterly, 1990 The two sides were unwilling to compromise. We can't reveal that information without compromising national security. a dangerous drug that can further compromise an already weakened immune system See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The compromise was a one-year, $12 million contract that had one-third of that salary tied to regular weigh-ins. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Not that anything less would fly with the Aman crowd: with rates starting at $3,200 a night for the lowest tier room, the hotel is strictly reserved for the tiny sliver of the population for whom compromise is an alien concept. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2022 In an unjust world, compromise is often a condition of survival. WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 The compromise, however, was a new order that codified the drawdown to twenty-five hundred troops in Afghanistan by mid-January, which Milley and Esper had been resisting, and a reduction in the remaining three thousand troops in Iraq as well. Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Yes, compromise is inevitable in most relationships. Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 The chambers will have to resolve their differences in short order if a compromise is to land on Governor Charlie Baker’s desk before the formal session comes to an end. Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 The questions concerning all the issues faced in the Jeddah meeting are: What's the cost and where's the compromise? Nic Robertson, CNN, 18 July 2022 The critical response from both sides of the debate recalled the old axiom that a compromise is sure to make everyone unhappy. Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 28 June 2022
Verb
In the survey’s 20 categories, Biden rated highest on ability to compromise (9th) and lowest on luck (34th). Jim Puzzanghera, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 One being managing the threat actors who are trying to compromise and get access, and the other being examining the insider risk in the firm and understanding how to better manage company data. Lucy Brewster, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2022 To pull it off, Luca Cremona, a Security Researcher at Nozomi Networks, first had to compromise a computer inside the target network, or add a rogue device to the network by hacking the Wi-Fi. Max Eddy, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 Threat actors were able to compromise the SolarWinds software and embed malicious code—which was then downloaded and executed by thousands of customers. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 31 July 2022 The water drag on the hull of a boat, combined with the weight of the battery needed to power it, is a double blow for boats, meaning that most have to compromise on either speed or distance. Julia Buckley, CNN, 28 July 2022 Shrinking that down to a microcosm and how a relationship between two people, or within a band, Democrats and Republicans … the absurdity of not being able to compromise and see eye to eye on something. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2022 The board decided to compromise and extended the mask mandate until Sept. 15, when members will meet again to discuss the issue. Stephen Simpson, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2021 But even as the months, and years, went by and many other companies chose to compromise on hybrid releases, Cruise and Paramount didn't waver on their desire to have a major theatrical release. Lindsey Bahr, USA TODAY, 29 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, mutual promise to abide by an arbiter's decision, from Anglo-French compromisse, from Latin compromissum, from neuter of compromissus, past participle of compromittere to promise mutually, from com- + promittere to promise — more at promise

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1598, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of compromise was in the 15th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3685 COCA: 3751
compromise

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + COMPROMISE | COMPROMISE + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEacceptable, fair, good, happy, possible, pragmatic, reasonable, sensible, suitable可接受的妥協;公平的折衷方案;有益的妥協;愉快的和解;可能的妥協辦法;實用的和解協議;合理的折衷辦法;明智的妥協;適當的折衷方案ideal理想的妥協辦法painful, uneasy, unsatisfactory痛苦的妥協;不穩定的和解;不能令人滿意的折衷方案After months of negotiations, they have reached an uneasy compromise.經過數月的談判,他們達成了暫時的和解。inevitable, necessary不可避免的妥協;必要的讓步political政治上的妥協historic具有歷史意義的和解VERB + COMPROMISEagree on, arrive at, come to, find, forge, make, reach, strike, work out達成和解;作出妥協I'm not making any more compromises.我是不會再作出任何讓步的。They're still trying to work out an acceptable compromise.他們還在努力達成能夠接受的和解協議。look for, seek尋求和解It is best to try to seek a compromise rather than a perfect solution.最好是盡量尋求一種折衷辦法,而不是完美的解決方案。broker, negotiate從中促成和解;商談折衷方案offer, suggest提出折衷辦法;建議妥協After much discussion, she offered a compromise.經過多次商討,她提出了一個折衷方案。accept接受和解reject拒絕和解COMPROMISE + NOUNagreement, deal, formula, position, proposal, resolution, solution和解協議/協定/方法/立場/提議/決議/方案bill, legislation (both NAmE) 和解議案/法規candidate折衷的候選人He might be an attractive compromise candidate if both sides' first choices are rejected.如果雙方的第一選擇都被拒絕,他可能就是受矚目的折衷人選了。PREPOSITIONcompromise between⋯之間的折衷辦法It was a fair compromise between the two sides.這是對雙方都公平的折衷辦法。compromise on, compromise over就⋯的妥協They came to a compromise over the exact amount to be paid.他們就付款的確切數額達成了妥協。compromise with與⋯的妥協There could be no compromise with the nationalists.和民族主義分子不可能妥協。 topic at meeting
compromise

verb¹

1in order to reach agreement妥協VERB + COMPROMISE | PREPOSITION VERB + COMPROMISEbe prepared to, be ready to願意妥協;準備讓步refuse to拒絕讓步He wanted his own way and refused to compromise.他一意孤行,拒絕讓步。PREPOSITIONon在⋯方面妥協Unions and management seem ready to compromise on the level of the increase.工會和資方看來準備在工資提高的幅度上相互讓步。with與⋯和解They debated whether to compromise with the opposition parties.他們爭論是否向那些反對黨派讓步。
compromise

verb²

2damage/put in danger損害;危害ADVERB | VERB + COMPROMISE | PREPOSITION ADVERBfatally, seriously, severely, significantly致命損害;嚴重損害The affair seriously compromised the party's prospects of success.這一事件嚴重影響了該黨在選舉中獲勝的機會。potentially可能損害VERB + COMPROMISEbe prepared to, be ready to願意付出代價;準備退讓refuse to拒絕連累PREPOSITIONon損害⋯We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards.我們不願在安全標準問題上放鬆。

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