reconcile
verb
UK/ˈrek.ᵊn.saɪl/
US/ˈrek.ᵊn.saɪl/
Definitions of reconcile verb
- C2Transitive(及物动词)
To find a way to make two opposing ideas or situations compatible and able to exist together.
调和；使一致；使和解
Trying to reconcile work and family life is a challenge.
试图调和工作和家庭生活是一个挑战。
She struggled to reconcile her love of art with her interest in science.
她努力调和她对艺术的热爱与对科学的兴趣。
The study attempts to reconcile economic growth with environmental protection.
这项研究试图调和经济增长与环境保护。
Phrases of reconcile verb
- be reconciled
To restore a friendly relationship after a disagreement or conflict.
和解；言归于好
• After years of arguing, they were finally reconciled and as close as they used to be.
经过多年的争吵，他们终于和好如初，像以前一样亲密。
Phrasal Verbs of reconcile
- reconcile yourself to something
to come to terms with a situation or fact, even if it is undesirable
对…妥协；甘心于；顺从于
• After some time of consideration, she finally reconciled herself to her health condition.
经过一段时间的考虑，她终于接受了她的健康状况。