compromise /ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪz/ CET4 TEM4 ( compromising, compromised, compromises )

• 1. 

  N-VAR A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people. 折衷

  例：

  Encourage your child to reach a compromise between what he wants and what you want.

  鼓励你的孩子在他想要的和你想要的之间折衷。

• 2. 

  V-RECIP If you compromise with someone, you reach an agreement with them in which you both give up something that you originally wanted. You can also say that two people or groups compromise. 妥协

  例：

  The government has compromised with its critics over monetary policies.

  政府已经在货币政策上与其批评者们有了妥协。

  例：

  "Nine," I said. "Nine thirty," he replied. We compromised on 9:15.

  “9点，”我说。“9：30，”他回答道。我们各让一步定在9:15。

• 3. 

  V-T If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles. 使 (自己、自己的信念) 降格 [表不满]

  例：

  ...members of the government who have compromised themselves by accepting bribes.

  收受贿赂而使其声誉受损的政府成员们。