| 单词 | compromise |
| 释义 | Word Frequency compromise(ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪz) noun 1. the settlement of a dispute by concessions on both or all sides 2. the terms of such a settlement 3. something midway between two or more different things 4. an exposure of one's good name, reputation, etc, to injury verb 5. to settle (a dispute) by making concessions 6. (transitive) to expose (a person or persons) to disrepute 7. (transitive) to prejudice unfavourably; weaken his behaviour compromised his chances 8. (transitive) obsolete to pledge mutually Derived forms compromiser (ˈcomproˌmiser) noun compromisingly (ˈcomproˌmisingly) adverb Word origin C15: from Old French compromis, from Latin comprōmissum mutual agreement to accept the decision of an arbiter, from comprōmittere, from prōmittere to promise |
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