compromise

英 ['kɒmprəmaɪz]美 ['kɑmprəmaɪz]
  • vt. 妥协；危害
  • vi. 妥协；让步
  • n. 妥协，和解；折衷
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中文词源

compromise 妥协

com-, 强调。-promise, 承诺。即相互承诺的，互退一步相互有所妥协的。

英文词源

compromise (n.)
early 15c., "a joint promise to abide by an arbiter's decision," from Middle French compromis (13c.), from Latin compromissus, past participle of compromittere "to make a mutual promise" (to abide by the arbiter's decision), from com- "together" (see com-) + promittere (see promise). The main modern sense of "a coming to terms" is from extension to the settlement itself (late 15c.).
compromise (v.)
mid-15c., from compromise (n.). Related: Compromised; compromising.

双语例句

1. Mr Clarke has shown himself to be resolutely opposed to compromise.
克拉克先生已表示自己坚决反对妥协。
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2. 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。
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3. Their problem can only be solved in a spirit of compromise.
他们的问题只能通过妥协来解决。
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4. They are meeting in Lusaka in an attempt to reach a compromise.
他们在卢萨卡举行会谈试图达成妥协。
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5. Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise.
谈判人员定于今天晚些时候进行会谈，商定一个折中方案。
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