compromise
🇺🇸
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
noun
C1
An agreement where both sides give up something to find a middle ground.
In any relationship, you have to make a compromise to keep both people happy.
在任何关系中，你必须做出妥协来让双方都开心。
C1
A solution where each part is adjusted so they can work together.
This model is a good compromise between low price and high quality.
这个型号是低价和高品质之间的良好折中方案。
C1
The act of making a compromise.
There is no sign of compromise from either side in the dispute.
在这场争议中，双方都没有表现出妥协的迹象。
verb
C1
To give up some demands to reach an agreement.
Neither side wants to compromise on their demands.
双方都不愿在自己的要求上妥协。
C1
To lower your standards or principles.
We will not compromise on safety standards for any reason.
我们不会以任何理由在安全标准上妥协。
C1
To put someone or something at risk.
She compromised her reputation by being seen with known criminals.
她因与已知罪犯在一起而损害了自己的声誉。
R
To make something less safe or effective.
Opening suspicious emails can compromise your computer's security.
打开可疑邮件可能会危及你电脑的安全。
translation
妥协, 协调方案, 妥协行为
让步以求达成一致, 降低标准, 使面临风险, 削弱安全性
词形变化
3rd Present
compromises
Past
compromised
Perfect
compromised
Progressive
compromising
Plural
compromises