1. | [c] 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. | [c] ~ (between A and B) 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. 这种型号是平衡了价格和质量的最佳折中方案。 |
3. | [u] 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。 |
1. | [i] (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 terrorists. 他们不愿与恐怖分子妥协。 |
2. | [t][i] 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. | [t] ~ sb/sth/yourself (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。 |