compromise
🇬🇧 UK/'kɔmprəmaiz/🇺🇸 US/'kɒmprәmaiz/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
n.
An agreement reached by both sides making concessions; a middle position between two extremes.
妥协,折中;让步
v.
To reach an agreement by mutual concession; to put at risk or harm by one's actions.
妥协,让步;损害,危及
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.reach a compromise达成折中
- 2.compromise position折中立场
Example Sentences
- 1.
Both sides had to compromise to reach an agreement.
- 2.
The two parties reached a compromise by agreeing on a solution that satisfied both sides.
- 3.
Taking the dangerous shortcut would compromise her safety and wasn't worth the time saved.