1 compromise /ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/ noun plural compromises
plural compromises
Learner's definition of COMPROMISE
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: 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]
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the art of political compromise政治妥协的艺术
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To avoid an argument, always be ready to seek compromise.要避免争执,就得随时准备妥协。
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Both boys will have to make compromises if they are to share the room. [=they will each have to give up something in order to get along]两个男孩要合住,就得互相迁就一些。
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The two sides were unable to reach a compromise. [=unable to come to an agreement]双方无法达成妥协。
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often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 2
[count] : something that combines the qualities of two different things妥协方案;折中办法;居间之物 —
often + between 3
: 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]
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2 compromise /ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/ verb
compromises; compromised; compromising
2 compromise
/ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/
verb
compromises; compromised; compromising
Learner's definition of COMPROMISE
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[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 2
[+ object] : to expose (something) to risk or danger : endanger使陷入危险;危及 3
[+ object] : to damage or weaken (something) : impair损害;使恶化 4
[+ 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 -
He refused to do anything that might compromise his reputation/integrity/principles.他不肯做任何有可能损害自己名誉/诚信/原则的事情。
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She had already compromised herself by refusing to answer their questions.她已因拒绝回答他们的问题而使自己名誉受损。
— compromiser
noun, plural compromisers [count]