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.這些詞均表示折中、妥協、讓步,尤指爲了達成協議或解決問題。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; NAmEˈkɑːmprəmaɪz [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妥協;折中;妥協(或折中)的方案;達成妥協(或和解)◆They came to a compromise over the exact amount to be paid.他們就付款的確切金額達成妥協。◆In any relationship, you have to make compromises.在任何關系中,作出讓步是必要的。◆This model represents the best compromise between price and quality.這種型號是平衡了價格和質量的最佳折中方案。◆Compromise is an inevitable part of life.妥協是生活不可避免的一部分。▸compromise
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[intransitive, transitive] ◆Neither side is prepared to compromise.雙方都不願意妥協。◆We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards.我們不願在安全標準問題上放鬆。◆I refuse to compromise my principles.我拒絕在原則問題上妥協。■concessionkənˈseʃn [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讓步;妥協;達成妥協(或和解)◆The management will be forced to make concessions to the union.資方將被迫向工會作出讓步。◆The pressure group has won a number of concessions on environmental policy.壓力集團在環境政策方面已經赢得了對方若幹讓步。◆Military support was offered in return for the concession of territory.提供軍事援助以作爲對領土讓步的回報。 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(對立兩者之間的)權衡,協調◆There is a trade-off between the benefits of the drug and the risk of side effects.在這種藥的療效和副作用之間有個權衡利弊的問題。■ˈmiddle ground [uncountable] a set of opinions, ideas or decisions that opposing groups can agree on; a position that is not extreme中間立場;中間觀點◆Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground.談判未能達成任何妥協。◆The ballet now occupies the middle ground between classical ballet and modern dance.這個芭蕾舞團的風格介於古典芭蕾和現代舞之間。■sop [countable, usually singular] (especiallywritten) a small, not very important thing that is offered to sb who is angry or disappointed in order to make them feel better(爲緩和某人憤怒或失望情緒而贈與的)小東西;小安撫◆The move was seen as another sop to the moderates in the party.這個舉措被視爲對黨内溫和派另一小小的安撫。■ˌgive and ˈtake
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willingness in a relationship to accept what sb else wants and give up some of what you want互相讓步;互相遷就◆We must accept a certain amount of give and take.我們必須在一定程度上互相讓步。