compromise

noun

1. 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
   1. 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。
   2. In any relationship, you have to make compromises .
      在任何关系当中，人们都得作出让步。
   3. a compromise solution/agreement/candidate
      折中的解决方案 / 协议 / 候选人
2. 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
   1. This model represents the best compromise between price and quality.
      这种型号是价格和质量间的最佳折中方案。
3. 达成妥协（或和解）
   the act of reaching a compromise
   1. Compromise is an inevitable part of life.
      妥协是生活不可避免的一部分。
   2. There is no prospect of compromise in sight.
      目前还没有和解的希望。

verb

1. （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
   1. Neither side is prepared to compromise.
      双方都不愿意妥协。
   2. 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。
   3. They were unwilling to compromise with the military.
      他们不愿与军方妥协。
2. 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
   1. I refuse to compromise my principles.
      我拒绝在原则问题上妥协。
   2. We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards.
      我们不愿在安全标准问题上放松。
3. （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
   1. 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。
   2. 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。

1. N-VAR 折中;妥协;让步
   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.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
   3. The government's policy of compromise is not universally popular.
      政府的妥协政策并没有受到普遍欢迎。
2. V-RECIP 妥协;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 .
   1. 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。
   2. '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。
   3. Israel had originally wanted $1 billion in aid, but compromised on the $650 million.
      以色列原本想要获得10亿美元的援助，但后来作出让步，同意接受6.5亿的援助。
3. VERB 使（自己）声誉受损;违背(信念)
   If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles.
   1. ...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
   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。

1. They have thrashed out a compromise formula acceptable to Moscow
   他们经过讨论达成了一项莫斯科可以接受的折中方案。
2. It looks as though a compromise agreement has now been reached
   看起来好像现已达成一个妥协协定。
3. The compromise will allow him to continue his free market reforms.
   妥协将使他得以继续他的自由市场改革。
4. It was a sharp disagreement about whether to go for broke or whether to compromise.
   是放手一搏还是保守妥协，在这一问题上的分歧很尖锐。
5. 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。
6. 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。
7. The government's policy of compromise is not universally popular.
   政府的妥协政策并没有受到普遍欢迎。
8. 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。
9. 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。
10. They called for a compromise on all sides to break the deadlock in the world trade talks
    他们呼吁各方作出让步以打破世界贸易谈判中的僵局。
11. He has urged them to come to an equitable compromise that gives Hughes his proper due
    他已经催促他们达成合理的妥协，给予休斯他所应得的报酬。
12. The decision appears to be a face-saving compromise which will allow the government to remain in office.
    这个决定看来是一种保全面子的妥协，让政府不至于下台。
13. I was not going to compromise.
    我决不妥协。
14. He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise.
    他没有妥协的意思。
15. Their refusal to compromise will inevitably invite more criticism from the UN.
    他们拒绝妥协必然会引发联合国的更多批评。
16. His radicalism and refusal to compromise isolated him
    他的激进主义与拒绝妥协使他受到孤立。
17. Trade ministers patched up a compromise.
    贸易部长们艰难地达成了妥协。
18. He did not allow his preconceptions to compromise his scientific work.
    他不允许自己的先入之见破坏自己的科学工作。
19. 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。
20. Nonetheless there are signs that both sides may be searching for a compromise.
    然而，有迹象表明双方可能都在寻求和解。
21. 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。
22. The President spoke of the need for territorial compromise.
    总统谈到了在领土问题上达成和解的必要性。
23. 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。
24. The publishers promise not to use spyware to grab your personal information or otherwise compromise privacy.
    出版商承诺不会用间谍软件来获取个人信息，或用其他的办法破坏个人隐私。
25. In a new democracy, it is no bad thing to master the art of compromise
    在新的民主国家，掌握妥协这门艺术不是件坏事。
26. 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。
27. From time to time an atmosphere of compromise arises.
    妥协的空气时起时伏。
28. There is no room for compromise on this matter.
    在这个问题上没有调和的余地。

  compromise concession give-and-take【导航词义：妥协，让步】

  compromise n. 妥协，折中

〔辨析〕指有关各方或人员均作出让步以达成的折中协议，也指妥协的行为。

  concession n. 让步

〔辨析〕指为结束争执、分歧等而对他方作出的退让。

  give-and-take n. 〈非正式〉互相忍让，互谅互让

〔辨析〕指为满足彼此的意愿、要求等而互相作出的让步。

noun

1. a middle way between two extremes

   Synonym:    via media

2. an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
   1. the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'

verb

1. settle by concession

2. make a compromise
   1. nobody will get everything he want

3. expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
   1. The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy