компромисс, компромиссный, идти на компромисс
существительное ↓
- компромисс; соглашение сторон (особ. перед третейским судьёй)
to agree to a compromise — согласиться /пойти/ на компромисс 
- нечто среднее
- компрометация
a lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit — ≅ худой мир лучше доброй ссоры
прилагательное
- компромиссный
- компрометирующий
глагол ↓
- пойти на компромисс или соглашение
we shall have to compromise on this point — мы должны будем пойти на компромисс в этом вопросе
with much difficulty the dispute was compromised — с большими трудностями спор был урегулирован путём компромисса
to compromise with one’s conscience — пойти на сделку со своей совестью
- компрометировать
to compromise oneself — а) компрометировать себя; б) подвергать себя риску
- ставить под угрозу (положение и т. п.)
the position of the whole army was compromised — положение армии было поставлено под угрозу
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
a director who will not tolerate artistic compromise — режиссёр, который не потерпит художественных компромиссов
a compromise between competing interests within the organization — компромисс между противоборствующими интересами внутри организации
to compromise an action — закончить дело миром
to betray / compromise one’s principles — изменить своим принципам
to compromise / destroy / ruin / tarnish one’s reputation — подмочить, испортить свою репутацию
to compromise security — угрожать безопасности
shotgun compromise — вынужденный компромисс
compromise verdict — компромиссное решение
compromise network — схема приближенной настройки
legislative compromise — компромисс в законодательстве
key compromise — компрометация (раскрытие) ключа
telephone compromise — компрометация путем подслушивания телефонных разговоров
Примеры с переводом
She suggested a compromise to us.
Она предложила нам компромиссное решение.
A compromise was come to.
Был достигнут компромисс.
Be prepared to make compromises.
Будьте готовы пойти на уступки /на компромисс/.
She urged me to accept the compromise.
Она убедила меня пойти на компромисс.
The minister was compromised in the bribery case.
Дело о взяточничестве компрометировало министра.
After some discussion a compromise solution was riched.
После некоторого обсуждения был достигнут компромисс.
She had already compromised herself by accepting his invitation.
Она уже скомпрометировала себя, приняв его приглашение.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
She offered a reasonable compromise. 
I don’t intend to cavil or compromise.
She admitted that she was unable to compromise.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
compromiser — соглашатель, примиренец
compromised — идти на компромисс, компрометировать, подвергать риску, подвергать опасности
Формы слова
noun
ед. ч.(singular): compromise
мн. ч.(plural): compromises
Noun
«You can’t always come up with the optimal solution, but you can usually come up with a better solution,» he [Barack Obama] said over lunch one afternoon. «A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence.»
—
William Finnegan, New Yorker, 31 May 2004
I therefore proposed a … strategy that raised the possibility of compromise …
—Robert S. McNamara, In Retrospect, 1995
I’ve had other films that were successful, but I’m aware of the compromises I made—and they were tremendous.
—Woody Allen, Rolling Stone, 16 Sept. 1993
In his promotion of burgeoning black writers, however, Hughes made no compromises.
—Rita Dove, New York Times Book Review, 9 Oct. 1988
the art of political compromise
To avoid an argument, always be ready to seek compromise.
a director who will not tolerate artistic compromise
She says that accepting their proposal would be a compromise of her principles.
Verb
You don’t make deals that compromise yourself or your team, of course, but you help other riders if you can, so they might return the favor.
—Lance Armstrong, It’s Not About the Bike, (2000) 2001
The book is compromised by the author’s lack of selectivity.
—Amy Hempel, Ms., October/November 1999
Our plan had been to pass a good balanced budget without compromising its essential components …
—Tony Blankley, George, September 1997
Lieutenant Charon would get a pat on the back from his captain … not to mention congratulations for running such a quiet and effective operation that had not compromised his informants …
—Tom Clancy, Without Remorse, 1994
Finally, the two sides compromised and a treaty was signed …
—Alfredo Quarto, Cultural Survival Quarterly, 1990
The two sides were unwilling to compromise.
We can’t reveal that information without compromising national security.
a dangerous drug that can further compromise an already weakened immune system
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But there have been compromises.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas News, 4 Apr. 2023
Templin said both sides have an incentive to find a compromise on the issue as the tribe applies to put more land into trust.
—Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Apr. 2023
Both Kraft and Belichick should be smart enough to reach a compromise.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2023
This should be an easy compromise that will benefit all.
—Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2023
Back in the 1980s, Peter Giles knew that the fledgling music format, the compact disc, came with some compromises.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2023
But, as Germain explained, the broader spectral detection range requires some compromise on the precision and quality of measurements.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Mar. 2023
And out on a far edge was Suzuki’s new Swift GT, which makes some comfort compromises in order to be truly tiny.
—Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 4 Mar. 2023
There are some compromises to keep the price so low.
—Hunter Fenollol, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2023
However, these residues are often invisible to the naked eye, and their presence can compromise the cleanliness of your garments.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
But Poland’s aspirations to play a greater role in European foreign policy have been compromised by a longstanding conflict with the European Union.
—Elisabeth Zerofsky, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
By jeopardizing the sanctity of the patient-provider relationship, the routine presence of law enforcement in the ED compromises trust in the health care system.
—Sally Mahmoud-werthmann, STAT, 3 Apr. 2023
Though the risk of illness is minimal, people who have recent surgical wounds, have compromised immune systems, or have a chronic illness may want to consider using bottled or boiled water for cleansing until the advisory is lifted.
—Jen Guadarrama, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2023
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—Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2023
Its life is being compromised by remaining out of the ground for so many months.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
Back in January, security researchers at Wiz discovered a misconfiguration in Azure — Microsoft’s cloud computing platform — that compromised Bing, allowing any Azure user to access applications without authorization.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 30 Mar. 2023
Nevertheless, there seems no question that indictment, conviction or both – let alone a prison sentence – would significantly compromise a president’s ability to function in office.
—Stefanie Lindquist, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2023
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But the compromise is worth it.
Тем не менее, данный компромисс стоит того.
Most economists believe capitalism is a compromise with selfish human nature.
Большинство экономистов считают, что капитализм — это компромисс с эгоистичной человеческой природой.
The biggest threat is business email compromise.
Одной из самых больших проблем в настоящее время является компрометация деловой электронной почты.
And yet two conditions conspire against compromise.
Но, с другой стороны, есть два фактора, которые работают против компромисса.
Democrats are more inclined toward cooperation and compromise.
Демократы в этом отношении отличаются большей предрасположенностью к диалогу и компромиссам.
However, she demands loyalty and will never compromise in this area.
Однако, она требует лояльность и никогда не будет идти на компромисс в этой области.
That will likely mean more compromise and less ambitious policies.
Это, вероятно, будет означать больше компромиссов и менее амбициозную политику.
Phones that people can actually afford require compromise.
Телефоны, которые люди могут себе позволить, требуют компромисса.
He said there can be no compromise when fighting against fanatical regimes.
Он сказал, что не может быть никаких компромиссов в борьбе с фанатичными режимами.
Democracies recognise that reaching consensus requires compromise and that it may not always be attainable.
Демократические государства признают, что достижение консенсуса требует компромисса, а также что он не всегда может быть достигнут.
Many laws were passed because we could accept a compromise.
И очень много законов было принято нами, потому что мы шли на компромисс.
Be prepared to preserve harmony through compromise.
Будьте готовы к тому, чтобы обеспечить гармонию путем компромисса.
On the first aspect he detected the will for compromise.
Что касается первого аспекта, то, как ему представляется, имеет место желание к компромиссу.
The compromise provisions could be incorporated in additional protocols.
Достигнутые в результате компромисса положения можно было бы включать в дополнительные протоколы.
Therefore, the rule represented a difficult compromise.
Таким образом, данная норма представляет собой результат сложного компромисса.
During that condition reasonable compromise among the two or more properties are essential.
Во всех таких случаях необходимо приходить к разумному компромиссу между двумя или большим количеством необходимых свойств.
If she says no, try asking for a compromise.
Если она говорит «нет», значит, нужно искать компромисс.
But they show a compromise is possible.
Но вместе с тем продемонстрировали, что компромисс возможен.
We thrive on constraints, but we hate compromise.
Мы можем успешно действовать, когда нас ограничивают, но мы ненавидим компромисс.
We cannot allow this union to become a compromise.
«Мы не можем допустить, чтобы этот союз стал компромиссом.
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compromise [ˊkɒmprəmaɪz]
1) пойти́ на компроми́сс
2) компромети́ровать; подверга́ть ри́ску, опа́сности ( репутацию
и т.п.
)
Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > compromise
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compromise
compromise улаживать и). идти на компромисс компромисс
Персональный Сократ > compromise
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compromise
[ˈkɔmprəmaɪz]
compromise заключать мировую сделку compromise идти на компромисс compromise идти на соглашение compromise компрометация compromise компрометировать; подвергать риску, опасности (репутацию и т. п.) compromise компрометировать compromise компрометирующий compromise компромисс compromise компромиссный compromise мировая сделка compromise подвергать риску compromise пойти на компромисс compromise соглашение сторон compromise третейская запись political compromise политический компромисс
English-Russian short dictionary > compromise
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compromise
компромисс; соглашение сторон
English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > compromise
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compromise
1.
2) компрометировать, дискредитировать
2.
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English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > compromise
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compromise
1. n компромисс; соглашение сторон
2. n нечто среднее
3. n компрометация
4. a компромиссный
5. a компрометирующий
6. v пойти на компромисс или соглашение
7. v компрометировать
8. v ставить под угрозу
Синонимический ряд:
1. agreement (noun) agreement; arbitration; bargain; concession; covenant; give-and-take; mediation; negotiation; settlement; terms; understanding
3. finding a middle course (noun) bargaining; finding a middle course; give and take; granting concessions; rapprochement; reconciliation; trade-off; truce
5. find a middle ground (verb) arbitrate; bargain; come to terms; conciliate; find a middle ground; make a deal; negotiate; take to arbitration
6. jeopardize (verb) discredit; endanger; hazard; imperil; implicate; jeopard; jeopardise; jeopardize; jeopardy; menace; peril; risk; tarnish one’s image
7. strike a balance (verb) find a happy medium; give in; hedge; make concessions; meet halfway; placate; strike a balance
Антонимический ряд:
assure; disagreement; dispute; maintain
English-Russian base dictionary > compromise
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English-russian dctionary of contemporary Economics > compromise
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compromise
1) компрометация; раскрытие, вскрытие
Англо-русский словарь по компьютерной безопасности > compromise
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compromise
компромисс
имя существительное:имя прилагательное:
глагол:
Англо-русский синонимический словарь > compromise
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compromise
1. [ʹkɒmprəmaız]
1. компромисс; соглашение сторон (
перед третейским судьёй)
to agree to a compromise — согласиться /пойти/ на компромисс
2. нечто среднее
3. компрометация
a lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit — ≅ худой мир лучше доброй ссоры
2. [ʹkɒmprəmaız]
1. компромиссный
2. компрометирующий
3. [ʹkɒmprəmaız]
1. пойти на компромисс соглашение
we shall have to compromise on this point — мы должны будем пойти на компромисс в этом вопросе
with much difficulty the dispute was compromised — с большими трудностями спор был урегулирован путём компромисса
2. 1) компрометировать
to compromise oneself — а) компрометировать себя; б) подвергать себя риску
2) ставить под угрозу ()
the position of the whole army was compromised — положение армии было поставлено под угрозу
НБАРС > compromise
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compromise
компрометировать; ставить под угрозу; идти на компромисс; компромисс
English-Russian big medical dictionary > compromise
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Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > compromise
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compromise
1) мировая сделка | заключать мировую сделку
2) компромисс | пойти на компромисс
4) компрометировать; подвергать риску
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Англо-русский юридический словарь > compromise
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compromise
компрометация; компрометировать
English-Russian military dictionary > compromise
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Англо-русский словарь нормативно-технической терминологии > compromise
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compromise
1.
сущ.
After some discussion a compromise solution was riched. — После некоторого обсуждения был достигнут компромисс.
2.
гл.
1)
общ.
пойти на компромисс, достигнуть компромисса
He asked $15 for it, I offered $7 and we compromised on 10. — Он просил за это $15, а я предлагал $7, и мы сошлись на $10.
The minister was compromised in the bribery case. — Дело о взяточничестве компрометировало министра.
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соглашение, достигнутое путем взаимных уступок
Англо-русский экономический словарь > compromise
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compromise
[‘kɒmprəmaɪz]
1) Общая лексика: компрометировать, компрометирующий, компромисс, компромиссный, подвергать опасности, подвергать риску , подвергнуть опасности, подвергнуть риску, пойти на компромисс или соглашение, примирение , скомпрометировать, соглашение сторон , срамить, пойти на компромисс, поступаться , половинчатый, поиск компромисса, покушение, угроза, прийти к компромиссу, нарушение нормального течения жизни
5) Дипломатический термин: соглашение сторон
Реклама: жертва , нарушение10) юр.Н.П. компромисс
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > compromise
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compromise
n(
ЛДП
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1) соотношение
3) вариант; выбор
4) требование
5) снижение; потеря
v
(
ЛДП
)
1) поступаться чем-л.
2) отступать от чего-л.
3) изменять чему-л.
4) уменьшать; приводить к уменьшению (чего-л. позитивного, желательного;
напр.
, точности)
6) искажать
English-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > compromise
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COMPROMISE — (Heb. פְּשָׁרָה, pesharah; apparently derived from the term pesher, solution, Eccles. 8:1), deciding a civil law dispute (dinei mamonot) by the court or an arbitral body, through the exercise of their discretion and not according to the laws… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
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compromise — com·pro·mise 1 n: an agreement resolving differences by mutual concessions esp. to prevent or end a lawsuit compromise 2 vb mised, mis·ing vt: to resolve or dispose of by a compromise cases in which a dispute is compromised E. A. Farnsworth and W … Law dictionary
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Compromise — Com pro*mise, n. [F. compromis, fr. L. compromissum a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter, fr. compromittere to make such a promise; com + promittere to promise. See {Promise}.] 1. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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compromise — [n] agreement, give and take accommodation, accord, adjustment, arrangement, bargain, compact, composition, concession, contract, copout*, covenant, deal, fifty fifty*, half and half, half measure, happy medium*, mean, middle course, middle… … New thesaurus
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compromise — [käm′prə mīz΄] n. [ME & OFr compromis < LL compromissum, a compromise, mutual promise < L compromissus, pp. of compromittere, to make a mutual promise to abide by an arbiter s decision < com , together + promittere, to PROMISE] 1. a… … English World dictionary
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Compromise — Com pro*mise, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Compromised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Compromising}.] [From {Compromise}, n.; cf. {Compromit}.] 1. To bind by mutual agreement; to agree. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Laban and himself were compromised That all the eanlings… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Compromise — Com pro*mise, v. i. 1. To agree; to accord. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. To make concession for conciliation and peace. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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compromise — (n.) early 15c., a joint promise to abide by an arbiter s decision, from M.Fr. compromis (13c.), from L. compromissus, pp. of compromittere to make a mutual promise (to abide by an arbiter s decision), from com together (see COM (Cf. com )) +… … Etymology dictionary
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compromise — ► NOUN 1) an agreement reached by each side making concessions. 2) an intermediate state between conflicting opinions, reached by mutual concession. ► VERB 1) settle a dispute by mutual concession. 2) expediently accept standards that are lower… … English terms dictionary
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compromise — ▪ I. compromise com‧pro‧mise 1 [ˈkɒmprəmaɪz ǁ ˈkɑːm ] noun [countable, uncountable] an agreement between two people or groups in which both sides agree to accept less than they first asked for and to give up something that they value: •… … Financial and business terms
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compromise — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ acceptable, fair, good, happy (esp. BrE), possible, pragmatic, reasonable, sensible, suitable ▪ … Collocations dictionary
По просьбе одного из наших читателей сегодня мы обсуждаем слово compromise, а точнее, два слова: существительное compromise и глагол compromise.
Существительное compromise обозначает «компромисс, соглашение» (и процесс, и результат).
a mutually acceptable compromise — взаимоприемлемое соглашение
Political conflict resolution is impossible without reasonable compromise by key parties. — Разрешение политического конфликта невозможно без разумного компромисса между основными сторонами.
The newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise. — Вновь избранный конгрессмен отказался от компромисса.
a compromise on human cloning — компромисс по вопросу клонирования людей
Political compromises over southern Africa become more difficult. — Политические компромиссы по поводу Южной Африки становятся затруднительнее.
make a compromise — пойти на компромисс; прийти к соглашению
Most people, if not all, get to a point in their lives where they must make a compromise between their values and their career. — Большинство людей, если не все, достигают в жизни точки, когда им приходится искать компромисс между карьерой и жизненными ценностями.
reach/arrive at/come to a compromise — достигать компромисса, приходить к компромиссу
Describe a situation in which you had to arrive at a compromise or guide others to a compromise. — Опишите ситуацию, в которой вам пришлось пойти на компромисс или привести к компромиссу других людей.
The purpose of mediation is to arrive at a reasonable compromise between the parties. — Целью посредничества является достижение разумного компромисса между сторонами.
Why can’t my dad and I come to a compromise? — Почему мы с отцом не можем прийти к соглашению?
Lawmakers Reach Compromise on Financial Regulation — Законодатели достигли компромисса по вопросу финансового регулирования.
a compromise between smth/smb – компромисс с чем-либо/с кем-либо
There can be no compromise between a property owner and a burglar; offering the burglar a single teaspoon of one’s silverware would not be a compromise. — Компромисс между собственником и взломщиком невозможен: предлагать взломщику одну чайную ложку из всего столового серебра не будет компромиссом.
Evolutionary compromise between a few large and many small eggs. — Эволюционный компромисс между небольшим количеством крупных яиц и множеством мелких.
Ещё одно значение compromise связано с IT. Это значение «компрометация, дискредитация (информации); взлом; несанкционированное раскрытие конфиденциальной информации; утечка».
a successful compromise of some European chip cards — успешный взлом некоторых европейских чип-карт
The risk of loss, theft or compromise of information rises as the number of users increases. — Риск потери, кражи или несанкционированного раскрытия информации возрастает по мере увеличения числа пользователей.
An account compromise is the unauthorized use of a computer account by someone other than the account owner. — Взлом аккаунта — это несанкционированное использование компьютерного аккаунта лицом, не являющимся владельцем данного аккаунта.
Существует и глагол compromise. Первое его значение — «идти на компромисс, достигать соглашения».
We must compromise between tradition and modernity. — Мы должны найти компромисс между традицией и современностью.
Compromise with smb — пойти на компромисс, договориться с кем-либо
How to compromise with your spouse. — Как достичь компромисса с супругом/супругой.
Compromise on/over smth — пойти на компромисс в чём-либо
Punjab has not compromised on right over water. — Панджаб не пошел на компромисс в отношении права на воду.
Turkey will sign the protocols on normalization of relations with Armenia immediately if the latter compromises over Karabakh. — Турция немедленно подпишет протоколы о нормализации отношений с Арменией, если Армения пойдёт на компромисс по Карабаху.
She compromised on an augmentation of her territory, twenty million dollars’ indemnity in money, and peace. — Она согласилась при условии расширения своей территории, компенсации в двадцать миллионов долларов и мира.
The government will not compromise on mine safety. — Государство не пойдет на компромисс в отношении безопасности на шахтах.
to compromise one’s beliefs/principles — поступиться убеждениями/принципами
History has shown that crisis can sometimes give rise to a strong temptation to compromise democratic principles. — История показывает, что кризис может иногда породить сильное искушение поступиться демократическими принципами
I would rather lose my seat in Parliament than compromise certain principles that are fundamental to my belief system. — Я предпочел бы скорее потерять место в Парламенте, чем поступиться определёнными принципами, лежащими в основе моей системы взглядов.
Второе значение глагола — «нанести ущерб, навредить чему-л.; подорвать, ослабить что-л; подвергнуть что-л.риску».
Many different people can suffer from a compromised immune system. — Многие люди страдают из-за подорванной иммунной системы.
As a result, the objective presentation of work, the accessibility of articles and the quality of research itself are being compromised. — В результате страдают объективное представление работы, доступность статей и качество самого исследования.
Such an approach has compromised humanitarian principles. — Такой подход угрожает принципам гуманизма.
to compromise one’s chances of smth — уменьшить шансы на что-либо, снизить вероятность чего-либо.
These obstacles could seriously compromise the chances of holding the long-awaited referendum. — Эти препятствия могут значительно снизить вероятность проведения долгожданного референдума.
Yesterday we seriously compromised our chances of even reaching the semi finals. — Вчера мы значительно уменьшили свои шансы на то, чтобы хотя бы дойти до полуфинала.
Третье значение глагола compromise — компрометировать кого-л./что-л.
I’ll bet Shakespeare compromised himself a lot; anybody who’s in the entertainment industry does to some extent. — Уверен, что Шекспир компрометировал себя в значительной степени; в какой-то мере это делает каждый, кто связан с индустрией развлечений.
He insisted on taking her with him, which seriously compromised him as an agent. — Он настоял на том, чтобы она поговорила с ним, что сильно скомпрометировало его как агента.
He’d phone, say he had some compromising photos, and ask for money. — Он звонил, говорил, что располагает некоторыми компрометирующими фотографиями, и требовал денег.
Глагол сompromise может также означать «несанкционированно раскрывать защищённую информацию, компрометировать, дискредитировать; взламывать». Это значение в основном реализуется в сфере IT.
Compromised data — скомпрометированные/раскрытые сведения
If your account has been compromised but you’re still able to log in, this page will help you secure your account and stop unwanted behaviors. — Если ваш аккаунт был взломан, но вы можете войти в него, эта страница поможет защитить ваш аккаунт и прекратить нежелательные действия.
Holtzman would feel free to write the story any way he wished, within reason, so long as he did not compromise his source to anyone except his editor. — Хольцман имеет право писать статью так, как он считает нужным, в пределах разумного, и не раскрывая источник полученных сведений никому, кроме своего редактора.
Анна Рябова,
лингвист
com·pro·mise
(kŏm′prə-mīz′)
n.
1.
a. A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions.
b. The result of such a settlement.
2. Something that combines qualities or elements of different things: The incongruous design is a compromise between high tech and early American.
3. A weakening or reduction of one’s principles or standards: a compromise of morality.
4. Impairment, as by disease or injury: physiological compromise.
v. com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing, com·pro·mis·es
v.intr.
1. To arrive at a settlement by making concessions.
2. To reduce the quality, value, or degree of something, such as one’s ideals.
v.tr.
1.
a. To expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute: a secret mission that was compromised and had to be abandoned.
b. To reduce in quality, value, or degree; weaken or lower: Don’t compromise your standards.
2. To impair, as by disease or injury: an immune system that was compromised by a virus.
3. To settle by mutual concessions: a dispute that was compromised.
[Middle English compromis, from Old French, from Latin comprōmissum, mutual promise, from neuter past participle of comprōmittere, to promise mutually : com-, com- + prōmittere, to promise; see promise.]
com′pro·mis′er n.
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compromise
(ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪz)
n
1. the settlement of a dispute by concessions on both or all sides
2. the terms of such a settlement
3. something midway between two or more different things
4. an exposure of one’s good name, reputation, etc, to injury
vb
5. to settle (a dispute) by making concessions
6. (tr) to expose (a person or persons) to disrepute
7. (tr) to prejudice unfavourably; weaken: his behaviour compromised his chances.
8. (tr) obsolete to pledge mutually
[C15: from Old French compromis, from Latin comprōmissum mutual agreement to accept the decision of an arbiter, from comprōmittere, from prōmittere to promise]
ˈcomproˌmiser n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
com•pro•mise
(ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz)
n., v. -mised, -mis•ing. n.
1. a settlement of differences by mutual adjustment or modification of opposing claims, principles, demands, etc.; agreement by mutual concession.
2. the result of such a settlement.
3. something intermediate between different things.
4. an endangering, esp. of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.
v.t.
5. to settle by a compromise.
6. to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: Such mistakes compromise our safety.
7. Obs.
a. to bind by bargain or agreement.
b. to bring to terms.
v.i.
8. to make a compromise or compromises.
9. to make a dishonorable or shameful concession: to compromise with one’s principles.
[1400–50; late Middle English < Anglo-French compromisse, Middle French compromis < Latin comprōmissum joint agreement < comprōmittere to enter into an agreement. See com-, promise]
com′pro•mis`er, n.
com′pro•mis`ing•ly, adv.
Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
compromise
The known or suspected exposure of clandestine personnel, installations, or other assets or of classified information or material, to an unauthorized person.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
compromise
Past participle: compromised
Gerund: compromising
| Imperative |
|---|
| compromise |
| compromise |
| Present |
|---|
| I compromise |
| you compromise |
| he/she/it compromises |
| we compromise |
| you compromise |
| they compromise |
| Preterite |
|---|
| I compromised |
| you compromised |
| he/she/it compromised |
| we compromised |
| you compromised |
| they compromised |
| Present Continuous |
|---|
| I am compromising |
| you are compromising |
| he/she/it is compromising |
| we are compromising |
| you are compromising |
| they are compromising |
| Present Perfect |
|---|
| I have compromised |
| you have compromised |
| he/she/it has compromised |
| we have compromised |
| you have compromised |
| they have compromised |
| Past Continuous |
|---|
| I was compromising |
| you were compromising |
| he/she/it was compromising |
| we were compromising |
| you were compromising |
| they were compromising |
| Past Perfect |
|---|
| I had compromised |
| you had compromised |
| he/she/it had compromised |
| we had compromised |
| you had compromised |
| they had compromised |
| Future |
|---|
| I will compromise |
| you will compromise |
| he/she/it will compromise |
| we will compromise |
| you will compromise |
| they will compromise |
| Future Perfect |
|---|
| I will have compromised |
| you will have compromised |
| he/she/it will have compromised |
| we will have compromised |
| you will have compromised |
| they will have compromised |
| Future Continuous |
|---|
| I will be compromising |
| you will be compromising |
| he/she/it will be compromising |
| we will be compromising |
| you will be compromising |
| they will be compromising |
| Present Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I have been compromising |
| you have been compromising |
| he/she/it has been compromising |
| we have been compromising |
| you have been compromising |
| they have been compromising |
| Future Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I will have been compromising |
| you will have been compromising |
| he/she/it will have been compromising |
| we will have been compromising |
| you will have been compromising |
| they will have been compromising |
| Past Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I had been compromising |
| you had been compromising |
| he/she/it had been compromising |
| we had been compromising |
| you had been compromising |
| they had been compromising |
| Conditional |
|---|
| I would compromise |
| you would compromise |
| he/she/it would compromise |
| we would compromise |
| you would compromise |
| they would compromise |
| Past Conditional |
|---|
| I would have compromised |
| you would have compromised |
| he/she/it would have compromised |
| we would have compromised |
| you would have compromised |
| they would have compromised |
Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  compromise — a middle way between two extremes
via media cooperation — joint operation or action; «their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission» |
| 2. | compromise — an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; «the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'»
accommodation — a settlement of differences; «they reached an accommodation with Japan» |
|
| Verb | 1. | compromise — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; «nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise»
agree — achieve harmony of opinion, feeling, or purpose; «No two of my colleagues would agree on whom to elect chairman» give and take — make mutual concessions; «In life you have to give and take» |
| 2. | compromise — settle by concession
square off, square up, settle, determine — settle conclusively; come to terms; «We finally settled the argument» |
|
| 3. | compromise — expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; «The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy»
endanger, peril, scupper, expose — put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
compromise
noun
1. give-and-take, agreement, settlement, accommodation, concession, adjustment, trade-off, middle ground, half measures Be willing to make compromises between what your partner wants and what you want.
give-and-take difference, dispute, controversy, disagreement, contention, quarrel
verb
2. undermine, expose, embarrass, weaken, prejudice, endanger, discredit, implicate, jeopardize, dishonour, imperil He had compromised himself by accepting the money.
undermine support, boost, assure, enhance
Proverbs
«If the mountain will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet must go to the mountain»
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
compromise
noun
A settlement of differences through mutual concession:
verb
2. To expose to possible loss or damage:
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Translations
kompromisdohodnout se
kompromiskompromittere
kompromissimurtaarikkoatehdä kompromissivahingoittaa
kompromispostići kompromis
kiegyezéskompromisszum
málamiîlun
妥協妥協する
타협타협하다
kompromisas
kompromiss
kompromis
kompromissporazumeti se
kompromisskompromissa
การประนีประนอมประนีประนอม
компроміс
sự thỏa hiệpthỏa hiệp
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
compromise
[ˈkɒmprəmaɪz]
modif [decision, solution] → de compromis
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
compromise
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
compromise
[ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪz]
2. vi to compromise (with sb over sth) → venire a un compromesso (con qn su qc)
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
compromise
(ˈkomprəmaiz) noun
(a) settlement of differences in which each side gives up something it has previously demanded. We argued for a long time but finally arrived at a compromise.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
compromise
→ تَسْوِية, يُسَوِّي بِحَلٍّ وَسَط dohodnout se, kompromis kompromis, kompromittere einen Kompromiss schließen, Kompromiss συμβιβάζομαι, συμβιβασμός compromiso, transigir kompromissi, tehdä kompromissi compromettre, compromis kompromis, postići kompromis compromesso, transigere 妥協, 妥協する 타협, 타협하다 compromis, compromis sluiten gå på akkord med, kompromiss kompromis, pójść na kompromis acordar, compromisso, entrar em acordo пойти на компромисс, соглашение на основе взаимных уступок kompromiss, kompromissa การประนีประนอม, ประนีประนอม ödün, ödün vermek sự thỏa hiệp, thỏa hiệp 妥协
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
compromise
v. comprometerse, obligarse.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012