| 单词 | compromise |
| 释义 | compromise —compromiser, n. —compromisingly, adv. —compromissary /kom prom"euh ser'ee/, adj. /kom"preuh muyz'/, n. , v. , compromised, compromising. n. 1. a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands. 2. the result of such a settlement. 3. something intermediate between different things: The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house. 4. an endangering, esp. of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity. v.t. 5. to settle by a compromise. 6. to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses. 7. Obs. a. to bind by bargain or agreement. b. to bring to terms. v.i. 8. to make a compromise or compromises: The conflicting parties agreed to compromise. 9. to make a dishonorable or shameful concession: He is too honorable to compromise with his principles. [1400-50; late ME < AF compromisse, MF compromis < L compromissum. See COM-, PROMISE] |
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