compromise

US /ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
UK /ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
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1.

妥協, 折衷

an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions

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After long negotiations, they finally reached a compromise.
經過長時間的談判，他們最終達成了妥協。
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A good relationship requires constant compromise from both sides.
良好的關係需要雙方不斷地妥協。
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agreementsettlementdealbargainmiddle ground
2.

損害, 危害

a situation in which something is exposed to danger or weakened

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The security breach was a serious compromise of user data.
安全漏洞是對用戶數據的嚴重損害。
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His reputation suffered a major compromise after the scandal.
醜聞發生後，他的聲譽受到了嚴重損害。
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vulnerabilityriskjeopardyweakeningimpairment
1.

妥協, 損害

to accept standards that are lower than desirable

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We cannot compromise on safety standards.
我們不能在安全標準上妥協。
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He refused to compromise his principles.
他拒絕妥協自己的原則。
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concedegive inyieldbargainsettle
2.

損害, 危害

to expose to danger or weaken (a reputation, principle, etc.)

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Smoking can compromise your health.
吸煙會損害你的健康。
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The leaked information could compromise the entire operation.
洩露的資訊可能會危及整個行動。
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endangerjeopardizeundermineweakenprejudice