compromise / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /

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compromise3 个定义

n. 名词 noun
  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, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity.
v. 有主动词 verb

com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing.

  1. to settle by a compromise.
  2. to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses.
  3. Obsolete. to bind by bargain or agreement.to bring to terms.
v. 无主动词 verb

com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing.

  1. to make a compromise or compromises: The conflicting parties agreed to compromise.
  2. to make a dishonorable or shameful concession: He is too honorable to compromise with his principles.

compromise 近义词

n. 名词 noun

agreement, give-and-take

v. 动词 verb

give and take

v. 动词 verb

put in jeopardy

更多compromise例句

  1. I worry that the compromise is going to be this jumbled-together mess of a bill that does not make any sense.
  2. She got a major vacation rental platform and the hotel workers union that had fought vacation rentals to come to a compromise.
  3. For now, no compromise should be made on giving the second dose.
  4. Pocket the television revenue, keep the game’s tradition going, and work to create a comprehensive All-Star Weekend experience while seeking compromises with upset players behind the scenes.
  5. It feels a little bit like we’re making some compromises we wouldn’t have had to make if we’d waited.
  6. Emetophobia tends to compromise my relationships, turning me into a selfish jerk.
  7. It's clear he doesn't like my compromise, but he seems resigned.
  8. They then would expect the Senate to strip that amendment and compromise simply on keeping government open for 60 days.
  9. Nobody truly loves it, but nobody ever truly loves big compromise legislation.
  10. Clay engineered the morally indefensible Missouri Compromise.
  11. This we took advantage of, and after several meetings in London a compromise was effected.
  12. Montelegre writes me that Don Yonge had effected a compromise on your account with the Castros.
  13. Absurd—they have long ago scouted the idea of so ridiculous a compromise.
  14. President Monroe signed the Missouri Compromise expressing his approval of this bill.
  15. His great red feet were bound up in a shoe open at the toes, a kind of compromise for a sandal.