compromise

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Thỏa thuận, thỏa hiệp

BrE /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/ AmE /ˈkɑːmprəˌmaz/

noun / verb en → vi

1 AGREE/CONSENT [countable] B1

Thỏa thuận, thỏa hiệp

an agreement reached by people when they accept something that is not exactly what they want but is better than the situation without an agreement

  • reach a compromise

Collocations compromise on a price · make a compromise

  • They reached a compromise over the rent.

    Họ đã đạt được thỏa thuận về tiền thuê nhà.

2 DAMAGE/LOSE [transitive] B2

Gây thiệt hại, làm tổn thương

to damage or lose something important, such as your health, principles, or reputation

  • compromise sb/sth

Collocations compromise one's health · compromise national security

  • The scandal has compromised his reputation.

    Vụ bê bối đã làm tổn hại đến danh tiếng của ông ấy.

3 MAKE VULNERABLE [transitive] C1

Gây nguy hiểm cho, làm yếu đi

to make someone or something more likely to be attacked, damaged, or harmed

  • compromise sb/sth

Collocations compromise national security · compromise computer systems

  • The company's failure to update its software has compromised the system.

    Việc công ty không cập nhật phần mềm đã làm hệ thống trở nên dễ bị tấn công.

4 MAKE COMPROMISE [transitive] B2

Giúi hòa, làm trung gian

to make a compromise or agreement between people who have different opinions or needs

  • compromise sb/sth

Collocations compromise between two parties · compromise a deal

  • The mediator tried to compromise the two sides.

    Người trung gian đã cố gắng làm hòa giữa hai bên.