compromise是什么意思
compromise
英 ['kɒmprəmaɪz]美 ['kɑmprəmaɪz]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。
英文词源
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.)***promise (v.)mid-15c., from compromise (n.). Related: Compromised; compromising.双语例句
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。来自柯林斯例句
2. He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles. 他宁愿一*打死自己也不愿违背自己的原则。来自柯林斯例句
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。来自柯林斯例句
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。来自柯林斯例句
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。来自柯林斯例句
