compromise

英 ['k?mpr?ma?z] 美['kɑmpr?ma?z]

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復(fù)數(shù):?compromises;第三人稱單數(shù):?compromises;過去式:?compromised;過去分詞:?compromised;現(xiàn)在分詞:?compromising;

compromise 妥協(xié)

com-, 強調(diào)。-promise, 承諾。即相互承諾的，互退一步相互有所妥協(xié)的。

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.

1. Mr Clarke has shown himself to be resolutely opposed to compromise.: 克拉克先生已表示自己堅決反對妥協(xié)。

2. He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles.: 他寧愿一槍打死自己也不愿違背自己的原則。

3. Their problem can only be solved in a spirit of compromise.: 他們的問題只能通過妥協(xié)來解決。

4. They are meeting in Lusaka in an attempt to reach a compromise.: 他們在盧薩卡舉行會談試圖達成妥協(xié)。

5. Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise.: 談判人員定于今天晚些時候進行會談，商定一個折中方案。

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