【例1】After some discussion we arrive at a compromise.經過一番討論之后,我們達成一項折中方案。
【例2】They compromised with him on the issue.他們在這一問題上與他達成妥協。
【例3】He refused to compromise his principles.他拒絕放棄他的原則。
【構詞】com-(共同)+promise(保證)→相互保證→妥協
【派生】compromising a.妥協的,損害名譽的,有失體面的
【真題】The details may be unknowable, but the independence of standard-setters, essential to the proper functioning of capital markets, is being compromised.細節可能不為人知,但對于資產市場正常運行十分重要的標準定制者的獨立性卻已經被削弱了。
★ compulsory
a.必須做的,強制性的;(課程)必修的
【例】Education is compulsory for children in most countries.多數國家對兒童實施義務教育。