compromise
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
n. / v.
一句话记住
妥协;折中;折中方案;损害;危及(安全、原则等)
释义与例句
n.
妥协;折中;折中方案
an agreement reached when each side accepts less than it originally wanted
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After hours of discussion, the two sides reached a compromise.
经过数小时讨论,双方达成了妥协。
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The final design is a compromise between cost and quality.
最终设计是成本与质量之间的折中。
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Neither party was entirely happy, but both accepted the compromise.
双方都不完全满意,但都接受了这个折中方案。
v.
损害;危及(安全、原则等)
to put something important at risk or make it weaker or less effective
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Sharing your password could compromise the security of your account.
共享密码可能危及你的账户安全。
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The scandal compromised his ability to lead the organization.
这桩丑闻损害了他领导该机构的能力。
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We must not compromise patient safety to reduce costs.
我们绝不能为了降低成本而危及患者安全。
词源与构词
经古法语源自拉丁语 compromissum,来自 compromittere(共同承诺接受裁决),由 com-(共同)与 promittere(承诺)构成。
com-
构词成分 · together,共同
promise
构词成分 · to promise,承诺
记忆钩子
各方让步达成 compromise;安全被“妥协”,也就是受到损害。
词族与关联词
词族(同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式)
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compromised 受损的;安全性受威胁的常用于 compromised data(遭泄露的数据)等语境。
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uncompromising 不妥协的;坚定的形容不愿降低标准或改变立场。
同义词
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settlement 和解;解决;协议settlement 强调争端得到解决;compromise 强调各方作出让步,未必涉及法律争端。The two companies reached a settlement out of court. 两家公司达成了庭外和解。
易混词(形近或义近,注意区别)
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comprise 包括;由……组成compromise 是妥协、折中或危及;comprise 是包括、由……组成,注意词尾差异。The building comprises three separate wings. 这栋建筑由三个独立的侧翼组成。
常见搭配
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reach a compromise 达成妥协The unions and management finally reached a compromise. 工会与管理层最终达成了妥协。
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compromise between ……之间的折中The policy is a compromise between growth and conservation. 这项政策是发展与保护之间的折中。
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compromise safety 危及安全Cutting essential maintenance would compromise safety. 削减必要的维护会危及安全。