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compromise

释义

compromise

noun countable/uncountable

UK /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

Word Forms

singular	compromise
plural	compromises

1
a way of solving a problem or ending an argument in which both people or groups accept that they cannot have everything they want
compromise between:
This deal is the ideal compromise between your needs and their demands.
reach/arrive at/come to a compromise:
Both sides have agreed to meet, in the hope of reaching a compromise.
make a compromise:
Neither of them is willing to make compromises.
strike a compromise:
Debates raged for months, then a compromise was struck.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of solving problems
solution
compromise
remedy
Synonyms and related words
Ending, solving and avoiding arguments and fights
ADR
agree to differ/disagree
alternative dispute resolution
1. 1a
  only before nouninvolving a compromise
  a compromise solution/agreement/settlement
  Synonyms and related words
  Ways of solving problems
  solution
  compromise
  remedy
  Synonyms and related words
  Ending, solving and avoiding arguments and fights
  ADR
  agree to differ/disagree
  alternative dispute resolution

compromise

noun countable/uncountable

US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/

Word Forms

singular	compromise
plural	compromises

1
a way of solving a problem or ending an argument in which both people or groups accept that they cannot have everything they want
compromise between:
This deal is the ideal compromise between your needs and their demands.
reach/arrive at/come to a compromise:
Both sides have agreed to meet, in the hope of reaching a compromise.
make a compromise:
Neither of them is willing to make compromises.
strike a compromise:
Debates raged for months, then a compromise was struck.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of solving problems
solution
compromise
remedy
Synonyms and related words
Ending, solving and avoiding arguments and fights
ADR
agree to disagree/differ
alternative dispute resolution
1. 1a
  only before nouninvolving a compromise
  a compromise solution/agreement/settlement
  Synonyms and related words
  Ways of solving problems
  solution
  compromise
  remedy
  Synonyms and related words
  Ending, solving and avoiding arguments and fights
  ADR
  agree to disagree/differ
  alternative dispute resolution

compromise

verb

UK /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	compromise
he/she/it	compromises
present participle	compromising
past tense	compromised
past participle	compromised

1
intransitive to solve a problem or end an argument by accepting that you cannot have everything that you want
Her refusal to compromise infuriated her colleagues.
compromise on:
We simply cannot compromise on the question of human rights.
Synonyms and related words
To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
cope
overcome
carry off
Synonyms and related words
Ending, solving and avoiding arguments and fights
ADR
agree to differ/disagree
alternative dispute resolution
2
transitive to risk harming or losing something important
We cannot compromise the safety of our workers.
Synonyms and related words
To take risks
risk
dare
jeopardize
Collocates
Nouns frequently used as objects of compromise
▪ independence, neutrality, reputation, safety, security
3
transitive to behave in a way that is not honest by doing things that do not agree with what you previously believed in or tried to achieve
Traditional supporters are accusing the party of compromising its principles.
Synonyms and related words
To do something dishonest
cheat
defraud
falsify
Collocates
Nouns frequently used as objects of compromise
▪ beliefs, ideals, principles, standards

phrases

compromise yourself/your position

compromise

verb

US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	compromise
he/she/it	compromises
present participle	compromising
past tense	compromised
past participle	compromised

1
intransitive to solve a problem or end an argument by accepting that you cannot have everything that you want
Her refusal to compromise infuriated her colleagues.
compromise on:
We simply cannot compromise on the question of human rights.
Synonyms and related words
To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
cope
overcome
carry off
Synonyms and related words
Ending, solving and avoiding arguments and fights
ADR
agree to disagree/differ
alternative dispute resolution
2
transitive to risk harming or losing something important
We will not compromise the safety of our workers.
Synonyms and related words
To take risks
risk
dare
jeopardize
Collocates
Nouns frequently used as objects of compromise
▪ independence, neutrality, reputation, safety, security
3
transitive to behave in a way that is not honest by doing things that do not agree with what you previously believed in or tried to achieve
Traditional supporters are accusing the party of compromising its principles.
Synonyms and related words
To do something dishonest
cheat
falsify
fake
Collocates
Nouns frequently used as objects of compromise
▪ beliefs, ideals, principles, standards

phrases

compromise yourself/your position

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