| 单词 | compromise |
| 释义 | compromise compromise /; AmE / noun, verb
■ noun
1 [C,U] 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; the process of reaching this agreement: We came to a compromise on the exact amount to be paid. The company has reached a compromise with its creditors.
❖ to agree on/arrive at/come to/make/reach a compromise ◆ a compromise deal/plan/proposal/scheme
2 [C] a solution to a problem where two or more things cannot exist together as they are, in which each thing is changed slightly so that they can exist together: This model represents the best compromise between price and quality.
■ verb
1 [no obj] to give up some of your demands in a dispute with sb, in order to reach an agreement: Neither side is prepared to compromise. They might compromise with the union on the timing of the pay increase.
2 [+ obj] to allow the standard of sth to become lower: They have managed to make the car more comfortable without compromising its performance. She resigned rather than compromise her principles.
3 [+ obj] compromise sb/sth/yourself to put sb/sth/yourself in danger or at risk: He compromised his career by refusing to carry out his boss's instructions. |
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