compromise

vt. 妥协；危害

vi. 妥协；让步

n. 妥协，和解；折衷

中文词源

compromise 妥协

com-, 强调。-promise, 承诺。即相互承诺的，互退一步相互有所妥协的。

compromise (n.): early 15c., "a joint promise to abide by an arbiter's decision," from Middle French compromis (13c.), from Latin compromissus, past participle of compromittere "to make a mutual promise" (to abide by the arbiter's decision), from com- "together" (see com-) + promittere (see promise). The main modern sense of "a coming to terms" is from extension to the settlement itself (late 15c.).
compromise (v.): mid-15c., from compromise (n.). Related: Compromised; compromising.

1. Mr Clarke has shown himself to be resolutely opposed to compromise.: 克拉克先生已表示自己坚决反对妥协。

2. He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles.: 他宁愿一枪打死自己也不愿违背自己的原则。

3. Their problem can only be solved in a spirit of compromise.: 他们的问题只能通过妥协来解决。

4. They are meeting in Lusaka in an attempt to reach a compromise.: 他们在卢萨卡举行会谈试图达成妥协。

5. Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise.: 谈判人员定于今天晚些时候进行会谈，商定一个折中方案。