compromise1/ˋkɑmprə͵maIz; ˈkɒmprəmaIz/n [C,U] when people or groups accept less than they really want, especially in order to make an agreement 妥协﹔折衷: make/reach a compromise Talks will continue until a compromise is reached. 会谈将一直继续到达成妥协为止。+between a compromise between the government and trade unions 政府与工会之间的妥协
compromise2v 1 [I] to accept something that is not exactly what you want 妥协﹐让步﹐折衷解决: President Chirac has said that he would be ready to compromise. 希拉克总统说过他会作出让步的。2 [T] to do something that is against your principles, beliefs etc and so seems dishonest or embarrassing 违背〔原则﹑信仰等〕: compromise your beliefs/principles/integrity etc artists who refuse to compromise their principles 拒绝违背自己原则的艺术家compromise yourself The UN is afraid of compromising itself. 联合国担心背离自己的原则。