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compromise noun
⇨ compromisecompromise verb
⇨ damage compromise noun compromise ♦︎ concession ♦︎ trade-off ♦︎ middle ground ♦︎ sop ♦︎ give and takeThese words all refer to a balance between the needs and wishes of two people or groups, or between two opposing things, especially in order to reach an agreement or solve a problem. 这些词均表示折中、妥协、让步，尤指为了达成协议或解决问题。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a compromise / a trade-off / middle ground / give and take between sb / sth and sb / sth◆a compromise / concession on / over sth◆a concession / a sop to sb◆as a compromise / concession / trade-off / sop◆a necessary compromise / concession / trade-off◆a / an possible / obvious compromise / concession / trade-off◆to make a compromise / a concession / a trade-off◆to look for / seek / offer / reject a compromise / concession■ compromise / /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz; NAmE ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/ [countable, uncountable] an agreement between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy in the end; a solution to a problem in which two things that are opposed to each other are balanced; the act of reaching such a position 妥协；折中；妥协（或折中）的方案；达成妥协（或和解）◆They came to a compromise over the exact amount to be paid.他们就付款的确切金额达成妥协。◆In any relationship, you have to make compromises.在任何关系中，作出让步是必要的。◆This model represents the best compromise between price and quality.这种型号是平衡了价格和质量的最佳折中方案。◆Compromise is an inevitable part of life.妥协是生活不可避免的一部分。▸ compromise verb [intransitive, transitive] ◆Neither side is prepared to compromise.双方都不愿意妥协。◆We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards.我们不愿在安全标准问题上放松。◆I refuse to compromise my principles.我拒绝在原则问题上妥协。■ concession /kənˈseʃn/ / [countable, uncountable] something that you agree to or allow sb to do in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult; the act of agreeing to sth like this 让步；妥协；达成妥协（或和解）◆The management will be forced to make concessions to the union.资方将被迫向工会作出让步。◆The pressure group has won a number of concessions on environmental policy.压力集团在环境政策方面已经赢得了对方若干让步。◆Military support was offered in return for the concession of territory.提供军事援助以作为对领土让步的回报。 see also concede ⇨ give sth up ■ ˈtrade-off [countable] the act of balancing two things that you need or want but which are opposed to each other （对立两者之间的）权衡，协调◆There is a trade-off between the benefits of the drug and the risk of side effects.在这种药的疗效和副作用之间有个权衡利弊的问题。■ ˈmiddle ground [uncountable] a set of opinions, ideas or decisions that opposing groups can agree on; a position that is not extreme 中间立场；中间观点◆Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground.谈判未能达成任何妥协。◆The ballet now occupies the middle ground between classical ballet and modern dance.这个芭蕾舞团的风格介于古典芭蕾和现代舞之间。■ sop [countable, usually singular] (especially written) a small, not very important thing that is offered to sb who is angry or disappointed in order to make them feel better （为缓和某人愤怒或失望情绪而赠与的）小东西；小安抚◆The move was seen as another sop to the moderates in the party.这个举措被视为对党内温和派另一小小的安抚。■ ˌgive and ˈtake idiom willingness in a relationship to accept what sb else wants and give up some of what you want 互相让步；互相迁就◆We must accept a certain amount of give and take.我们必须在一定程度上互相让步。 damage verb damage ♦︎ hurt ♦︎ harm ♦︎ impair ♦︎ compromiseThese words all mean to have a bad effect on sb/sth. 这些词均表示伤害或损害某人或某事物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to damage / hurt / harm / impair / compromise sb's chances◆to damage / hurt / harm / compromise sb's reputation◆to damage / hurt / harm sb's interests / image◆to damage / harm / impair / compromise sb's health◆to seriously damage / hurt / harm / impair / compromise sb / sth◆to greatly damage / hurt / harm / impair sb / sth◆to severely / badly damage / hurt / impair sb / sth■ damage [transitive] to cause physical harm to sth, making it less attractive, useful or valuable; to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 破坏；毁坏；损害；伤害◆Several vehicles were damaged in the crash.数辆汽车在撞车事故中损毁了。◆Smoking seriously damages your health.吸烟严重损害健康。◆The allegations are likely to damage his political career.这些指控很可能损害他的政治生涯。◆He works with emotionally damaged children.他的工作是帮助有情感创伤的儿童。 see also damaging ⇨ harmful ■ hurt (hurt, hurt) [transitive] (rather informal) to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 损害；伤害；打击◆Many people on low incomes will be hurt by the government's plans.很多低收入者将会受到政府这些方案的打击。◆Hard work never hurt anyone.努力工作对任何人都绝无害处。◆High interest rates are hurting the local economy.高利率正在损害本地经济。■ harm [transitive] to hurt sb/sth 伤害；损害◆Pollution can harm marine life.污染会危及海洋生物。◆These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election.这些揭露的事实将削弱她在选举中的胜算。 see also harmful ⇨ harmful NOTE 辨析 Damage, hurt or harm? Hurt is slightly less formal than damage or harm, especially when it is used in negative statements. 与damage或harm相比，hurt稍显非正式，特别是用于否定陈述时◆It won't hurt him to have to wait a bit.等一小会儿对他不会有什么损害。◆These prices won't hurt your wallet.这些价格不会令你的荷包大出血。◆It won't damage/harm him to have to wait a bit. ◆These prices won't damage/harm your wallet. Harm is also often used to talk about ways in which things in the natural world such as birds, animals, wildlife and the environment are affected by human activity; people also talk about how an action may harm an unborn child/baby or a foetus. * harm后常接bird、animal、wildlife和environment等词，表示人类活动对自然界中生物和环境的影响；也可接unborn child/baby或foetus等词，表示某种行为危害胎儿。 ■ impair /ɪmˈpeə(r); NAmE ɪmˈper/ [transitive] (rather formal) to damage sb's health, abilities or chances 损害；削弱◆There are a number of factors which can directly impair memory.有一些因素会直接损害记忆力。◆Even one drink can impair driving performance.即使喝一杯酒也足以影响驾驶操作。OPP improve ⇨ improve 1 ▸ impaired adjective (used in compounds 用于复合词) ◆the problems faced by people who are visually / hearing impaired视力／听力受损的人所面临的问题■ compromise /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz; NAmE ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/ [transitive] to bring sb/sth/yourself into danger or under suspicion, especially by acting in a way that is not very sensible （尤指因行为不很明智）使陷入危险，使受到怀疑◆She has already compromised herself by accepting his invitation.她接受他的邀请，已经使她的声誉受到损害。◆Defeat at this stage would compromise their chances of reaching the finals of the competition.在这个阶段受挫会让他们进入决赛的机会变少。 |