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.
实用例句
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.
他宁愿一枪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.
