rapprochement

🇬🇧 UK/ræ'prɔʃmә:ŋ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The reestablishment of friendly or diplomatic relations, especially between two countries.

(尤指两国间的)和解,恢复友好关系

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.diplomatic rapprochement外交和解
  • 2.achieve rapprochement实现和解
  • 3.rapprochement between nations国家间的和解
  • 4.[seek rapprochement]寻求和解

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The historic rapprochement between the two rival nations surprised the entire world.

  • 2.

    Diplomatic rapprochement was achieved after years of tense negotiations and mutual concessions.

  • 3.

    The cultural exchange program was seen as a first step toward rapprochement between the two governments.

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