modus vivendi
US /ˌmoʊdəs vɪˈvɛndi/
UK /ˌmoʊdəs vɪˈvɛndi/
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临时协议, 共存方式
an arrangement or agreement allowing conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, either indefinitely or until a more permanent settlement is reached
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The two rival factions established a modus vivendi to avoid further conflict.
两个敌对派系建立了临时协议以避免进一步冲突。
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Despite their differences, they found a practical modus vivendi.
尽管存在分歧，他们还是找到了一个实用的临时协议。