compromise
n. 折中; 妥协方案; 达成协议
v. 妥协; 违背; 使陷入危险
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.
Encourage your child to reach a compromise between what he wants and what you want...
鼓励孩子在他的愿望和你的愿望之间找到一个折中点。
Be ready and willing to make compromises between your needs and those of your partner...
时刻准备好并乐意在自己与伴侣的需求之间作出让步。
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 .
The government has compromised with its critics over monetary policies...
政府已经就货币政策向批评人士作出让步。
'Nine,' said I. 'Nine thirty,' tried he. We compromised on 9.15...
“9点。”我说。“9点半。”他试着说。于是我们各让一步,定在了9点一刻。
If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles.
...members of the government who have compromised themselves by co-operating with the emergency committee...
因与紧急委员会合作而使自己名誉受损的政府成员
He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles.
他宁愿一枪打死自己也不愿违背自己的原则。
1. a middle way between two extremes
2. an accommodation in which both sides make concessions;
1. make a compromise; arrive at a compromise;
2. settle by concession
3. expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute;
I would rather die than compromise.
我宁死不妥协.
The spokesman made it evident that no compromise was yet in sight.
发言人表示,目前还不会妥协.
There is no room for compromise on this matter.
在这个问题上没有调和的余地.
Is the government prepared to compromise with the workers over their pay demand?
政府是否准备向工人就其工资要求进行妥协 呢 ?
We can not compromise on such terms.
我们不能根据这样的条件和解.