compromise

1. B2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   An agreement where involved parties reduce their demands or change their opinions to reach a consensus.

   妥協；讓步；折衷

   • We hope today's meeting will result in a compromise.

     我們希望今天的會議能達成一個妥協。

   • The company and union reached a compromise, agreeing to a 4% raise in exchange for increased productivity.

     公司和工會達成了妥協，同意以4%的加薪換取生產力的提高。

   • The government stated it will not compromise with terrorists.

     政府表示不會與恐怖分子妥協。

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agreement(協議)

1. B2Intransitive(不及物動詞)

   To accept reduced demands or change your opinion to reach an agreement.

   妥協；讓步；折衷

   • When members refuse to compromise, party unity is threatened.

     當成員拒絕妥協時，黨的團結就會受到威脅。

   • Okay, you want $400, and I'm offering $300, let's compromise at $350.

     好吧，你想要400美元，我出價300美元，我們就折衷到350美元吧。

   • Both sides need to compromise in order to reach an agreement.

     雙方都需要妥協才能達成協議。

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standards(標準)

1. Transitive(及物動詞)disapproving(貶義)

   To lower your principles, standards, or morals.

   放棄；背離；降低；違背

   • Don't compromise your beliefs or principles just to gain approval from others.

     不要為了獲得他人的認可而放棄你的信念或原則。

   • If we back down on this issue, our reputation will be compromised.

     如果我們在這個問題上退縮，我們的聲譽將會受到損害。

   • His political career was compromised when he accepted bribes.

     當他接受賄賂時，他的政治生涯就受到了損害。

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harm(危害)

1. C2Transitive(及物動詞)

   To risk having a harmful effect on something.

   損害；危害；危及

   • We would never compromise the safety of our passengers.

     我們絕不會損害乘客的安全。

   • The company would never do anything to compromise the quality of its products.

     公司絕不會做任何損害產品質量的事情。

   • This error could compromise the whole project.

     這個錯誤可能會危及整個項目。