compromise
[NOUN, VERB]
compromises
1. [C, U 有变体名词] 折衷
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.
近义词
反义词
双语例句
例：Encourage your child to reach a compromise between what he wants and what you want.
鼓励你的孩子在他想要的和你想要的之间折衷。
例：Every side makes compromises and concessions in order to reach an agreement.
各方都需做出妥协和让步来达成协议。
例：The government's policy of compromise is not universally popular.
政府的妥协政策并未受到普遍欢迎。
NOUN. 名词
compromises , compromising , compromised
1. [RECIP 相互动词] 妥协
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.
近义词
双语例句
例：The government has compromised with its critics over monetary policies.
政府已经在货币政策上对其批评者们做出了妥协。
例：'Nine,' I said. 'Nine thirty,' he replied. We compromised on 9.15.
“9点，”我说。“9:30，”他回答道。我们各让一步定在9:15。
2. [T 及物动词] 使（自己、自己的信念）降格
If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles.
双语例句
例：members of the government who have compromised themselves by accepting bribes.
收受贿赂而使其声誉受损的政府成员们。
VERB. 动词
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