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compromise

/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
English Definition
n./v. agreement with concessions
中文释义
妥协,折中
Example Sentence

After lengthy negotiations, the two research teams reached a compromise that allowed both to share the limited telescope time.

经过漫长的谈判,两个研究团队达成妥协,允许双方共享有限的望远镜使用时间。

Synonyms
agreement settlement concession
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “compromise”?

  1. A Addition; add to
  2. B High respect
  3. C Agreement with concessions
  4. D First to do something
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C — Agreement with concessions. “compromise” means agreement with concessions.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “agreement with concessions”?

  1. A pioneer
  2. B esteem
  3. C compromise
  4. D supplement
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C — compromise. “compromise” means agreement with concessions.

Common questions about “compromise”

What does “compromise” mean?

compromise — agreement with concessions. In Chinese: 妥协,折中.

How do you pronounce “compromise”?

compromise is pronounced /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/.

How is “compromise” used in a sentence?

After lengthy negotiations, the two research teams reached a compromise that allowed both to share the limited telescope time. (经过漫长的谈判,两个研究团队达成妥协,允许双方共享有限的望远镜使用时间。)

What are synonyms for “compromise”?

agreement, settlement, concession — all close in meaning to compromise (agreement with concessions).

What is the opposite of “compromise”?

disagreement, impasse — each the opposite of compromise (agreement with concessions).

Is “compromise” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. compromise is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “compromise”?

compromise (compromise)

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