compromise
US: /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/
UK: /kˈɒmpɹəmˌaɪz/
UK: /kˈɒmpɹəmˌaɪz/
English Vietnamese dictionary
compromise /'kɔmprəmaiz/
- danh từ
- sự thoả hiệp
- a arrive at a compromise: đi đến chỗ thoả hiệp
- sự thoả hiệp
- ngoại động từ
- dàn xếp, thoả hiệp
- làm hại, làm tổn thương
- to compromise oneself: tự làm hại mình
- nội động từ
- thoả hiệp
Advanced English dictionary
noun, verb
+ noun
1 [C] an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy at the end: After lengthy talks the two sides finally reached a compromise. + In any relationship, you have to make compromises. + a compromise solution / agreement / candidate
2 [C] ~ (between A and B) a solution to a problem in which two or more things cannot exist together as they are, in which each thing is reduced or changed slightly so that they can exist together: This model represents the best compromise between price and quality.
3 [U] the act of reaching a compromise: Compromise is an inevitable part of life. + There is no prospect of compromise in sight.
+ verb
1 [V] ~ (with sb) (on sth) to give up some of your demands after a dispute with sb, in order to reach an agreement: Neither side is prepared to compromise. + After much argument, the judges finally compromised on (= agreed to give the prize to) the 18-year old pianist. + They were unwilling to compromise with the Communists.
2 ~ (on sth) to do sth that is against your principles or does not reach standards that you have set: [VN] I refuse to compromise my principles. + [V] We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards.
3 [VN] ~ sb/sth / yourself to bring sb/sth/yourself into danger or under suspicion, especially by acting in a way that is not very sensible: She had already compromised herself by accepting his invitation. + Defeat at this stage would compromise their chances (= reduce their chances) of reaching the finals of the competition.
Collocation dictionary
ADJ.
acceptable, fair, good, happy, honourable, possible, pragmatic, reasonable, sensible, suitable | ideal | muddled, uneasy, unsatisfactory
After months of negotiations, they have reached an uneasy compromise.
| inevitable, necessary
VERB + COMPROMISE
agree on, arrive at, come to, find, make, reach, work out
I'm not making any more compromises. They're still trying to work out an acceptable compromise.
| look for, seek
It is best to try to seek a compromise rather than a perfect solution.
| offer, suggest
After much discussion, she offered a compromise.
| accept | reject
COMPROMISE + NOUN
agreement, deal, formula, proposal, resolution, solution | candidate
He might be an attractive compromise candidate if both sides' first choices are rejected.
PREP.
~ between
It was a fair compromise between the two sides.
| ~ on/over
They came to a compromise over the exact amount to be paid.
| ~ with
There could be no compromise with the nationalists. > Special page at MEETING
1 in order to reach agreement
VERB + COMPROMISE
be prepared to, be ready to | refuse to
He wanted his own way and refused to compromise.
PREP.
on
Unions and management seem ready to compromise on the level of the pay increase.
| with
They debated whether to compromise with the opposition parties.
2 damage/put in danger
ADV.
seriously
The affair seriously compromised the party's prospects of electoral success.
VERB + COMPROMISE
be prepared to, be ready to | refuse to
PREP.
on
We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards.
Concise English dictionary
compromises|compromised|compromising'kɒmprəmaɪz
noun
+a middle way between two extremes
+an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
verb
+make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
+settle by concession
+expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
