rapprochement
UK/ræ'prɔʃmә:ŋ/US
GREC2
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
Loanwordrapprochementother
=rapprochement
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.