| 词汇 | compromise |
| 释义 | compromise (verb) compromise 2 ENTRIES FOUND: compromise (noun) compromise (verb) 1 compromise /ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/ noun plural compromises 1 compromise /ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/ noun plural compromises Learner's definition of COMPROMISE 1 : 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] the art of political compromise政治妥协的艺术 To avoid an argument, always be ready to seek compromise.要避免争执，就得随时准备妥协。 [count] 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。 The two sides were unable to reach a compromise. [=unable to come to an agreement]双方无法达成妥协。 — often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 a compromise agreement/amendment/verdict/measure折中协议/修正案/裁决/措施 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 The style is a happy compromise between formal and informal.这种款式介于正式和休闲之间，恰到好处。 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] a director who will not tolerate artistic compromise不容忍在艺术上妥协的导演 [count] She says that accepting their proposal would be a compromise of her principles.她说接受他们的提议会违背自己的原则。 2 compromise /ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/ verb compromises; compromised; compromising 2 compromise /ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/ verb compromises; compromised; compromising Learner's definition of COMPROMISE 1 [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 The two sides were unwilling/unable to compromise.双方都不愿/无法妥协。 — often + on They are unwilling to compromise (with each other) on this issue.他们不愿在这个问题上（相互）妥协。 2 [+ object] : to expose (something) to risk or danger : endanger使陷入危险；危及 We can't reveal that information without compromising national security.我们透露这个信息就会危及国家安全。 3 [+ object] : to damage or weaken (something) : impair损害；使恶化 a dangerous drug that can further compromise an already weakened immune system可能进一步损害本已脆弱的免疫系统的危险药物 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。 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] |
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