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.
雙語例句
1. Mr Clarke has shown himself to be resolutely opposed to compromise.
克拉克先生已表示自己堅決反對妥協。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles.
他寧愿一槍打死自己也不愿違背自己的原則。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Their problem can only be solved in a spirit of compromise.
他們的問題只能通過妥協來解決。
來自柯林斯例句
4. They are meeting in Lusaka in an attempt to reach a compromise.
他們在盧薩卡舉行會談試圖達成妥協。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise.