compromise
gb/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/ us/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
B1
英語
~ 9500
kompromisszum, kompromisszumot köt, enged, feladja az elveit, megalkuszik, veszélyeztet, aláás, feltör, kompromittál, köztes megoldás, engedmény, sérülés
名詞
B1
1
用法パターン：
to reach/strike/work out a compromise (with [someone]) (on [something])
After hours of discussion, the two sides finally reached a compromise on the new contract.
Többórás egyeztetés után a két fél végül kompromisszumra jutott az új szerződés ügyében.
The agreement was a compromise that left neither party completely satisfied.
A megállapodás kompromisszum volt, amellyel egyik fél sem volt teljesen elégedett.
We found a compromise: I cook dinner, and he does the dishes.
The peace deal was a fragile compromise between the rival groups.
The committee is still looking for a compromise that everyone can accept.
学習者向け例文
They reached a compromise after a long fight.
Hosszú vita után kompromisszumra jutottak.
The teacher helped the students find a compromise.
A tanár segített a diákoknak kompromisszumot találni.
We need a compromise that is fair for both of us.
The two companies made a compromise on the price.
The plan is a compromise between cost and quality.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *do a compromise* instead of *reach a compromise* or *make a compromise*. Also, some think *compromise* always means something negative, but in this sense it is often neutral or positive, because it helps end conflict.
意味
agreement after mutual concessions
コロケーション
reach a compromise
|strike a compromise
|work out a compromise
|a fair compromise
|a good compromise
|a compromise between A and B
類義語
settlement (Often used in legal or formal disputes; slightly more formal than ‘compromise’.)
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agreement (More general; does not always imply that both sides gave something up.)
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middle ground (Informal; stresses the idea of a position between two sides rather than the act of negotiating it.)
対義語
deadlock (Emphasizes a situation where no agreement can be reached.)
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stalemate (Suggests complete standstill with no progress or agreement.)
テーマ
politics
|business
|daily life
|relationships
|communication
定義
An agreement where each side gives up some of what it wants so they can stop arguing.
An agreement reached by people or groups in which each side accepts less than it originally wanted, usually to end a disagreement or conflict.
動詞
B1
2
enged
B1
用法パターン：
to compromise (with [someone]) (on [something])
Both sides must be willing to compromise if we want to avoid a strike.
Mindkét félnek hajlandónak kell lennie kompromisszumot kötni, ha el akarjuk kerülni a sztrájkot.
She is prepared to compromise on the delivery date, but not on the price.
Hajlandó engedni a szállítási határidőből, de az árból nem.
The neighbors compromised by sharing the cost of the new fence.
We argued for days but finally compromised and chose a smaller wedding.
The government refused to compromise with the protesters on key demands.
学習者向け例文
We have to compromise to live together.
Kompromisszumokat kell kötnünk, hogy együtt tudjunk élni.
He does not want to compromise on his holiday plans.
Nem akar engedni a nyaralási terveiből.
The two teams compromised and changed the game time.
If you never compromise, people may not like working with you.
They compromised with the landlord on the rent.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *compromise someone on something* instead of *compromise with someone on something*. Also, some confuse *compromise* with *compensate*, which means to pay or make up for something.
意味
to reach agreement by concessions
コロケーション
compromise with [someone]
|compromise on [something]
|willing to compromise
|refuse to compromise
|able to compromise
類義語
settle (General verb for ending a disagreement; does not always stress mutual giving up as clearly as 'compromise'.)
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negotiate (Focuses on the process of discussion; may or may not end in compromise.)
対義語
refuse (Shows a complete lack of willingness to change position or reach an agreement.)
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stand firm (Emphasizes keeping one’s position without making concessions.)
テーマ
relationships
|politics
|business
|daily life
|communication
定義
To end an argument by each side giving up some of what it wants.
To settle a dispute or disagreement by each side accepting less than it originally wanted.
動詞
B2
3
megalkuszik
C1
用法パターン：
to compromise [one’s principles/values/integrity]
She refused to compromise her principles, even though it cost her the job.
Nem volt hajlandó feladni az elveit, még akkor sem, ha ez az állásába került.
He felt that accepting the gift would compromise his integrity as a journalist.
Úgy érezte, hogy az ajándék elfogadása csorbítaná újságírói feddhetetlenségét.
The company will not compromise its ethical standards for a higher profit.
They accused the politician of compromising his values to win more votes.
Don’t compromise yourself just to fit in with that group.
学習者向け例文
I will not compromise my values for money.
Nem fogom pénzért feladni az értékeimet.
He compromised his beliefs to please his boss.
Feladta a meggyőződését, hogy a főnöke kedvében járjon.
She does not want to compromise her honesty.
They say the school must not compromise its rules.
He felt bad because he compromised his principles.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse this negative sense with the neutral, cooperative sense of *compromise* as an agreement. In this sense, *compromise* usually has a negative feeling and often appears with words like *principles*, *values*, or *integrity*.
意味
to betray or lower principles
コロケーション
compromise your principles
|compromise your values
|compromise your integrity
|morally compromised
|ethically compromised
類義語
betray (Stronger and more emotional; suggests clear disloyalty or serious moral failure.)
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sell out (Informal; often used when someone gives up their principles for money or fame.)
対義語
uphold (Means to support and keep your principles or standards, even when it is difficult.)
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stick to (Informal; emphasizes refusing to change your beliefs or rules.)
テーマ
ethics
|work
|relationships
|emotions
定義
To act in a way that is against your own rules or values so you can get something or avoid a problem.
To do something that goes against your principles, values, or standards in order to gain an advantage or avoid difficulty.
動詞
B2
4
veszélyeztet
B2
aláás
C1
用法パターン：
to compromise [safety/quality/security/position]
Using cheap materials could compromise the safety of the building.
Az olcsó anyagok használata veszélyeztetheti az épület biztonságát.
Leaking the report would compromise the entire investigation.
A jelentés kiszivárogtatása veszélyeztetné az egész vizsgálatot.
Sharing your password can compromise the security of your account.
Fatigue may compromise a driver’s ability to react quickly.
The scandal has compromised the company’s reputation.
学習者向け例文
Smoking can compromise your health.
A dohányzás veszélyeztetheti az egészségedet.
A weak password can compromise your online security.
Egy gyenge jelszó veszélyeztetheti az online biztonságodat.
This change will not compromise the quality of the product.
Loud noise can compromise your hearing over time.
The broken lock compromises the safety of the house.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes mix this with the neutral ‘agreement’ sense. If *compromise* is followed by words like *safety*, *security*, or *quality*, it usually means to make those things worse or less safe.
意味
to damage or endanger something
コロケーション
compromise safety
|compromise security
|compromise the investigation
|compromise the system
|compromise the quality
類義語
undermine (Focuses on gradual weakening, often in a hidden way.)
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jeopardize (Formal; strongly emphasizes putting something in danger.)
対義語
protect (Means to keep something safe from harm or damage.)
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safeguard (Formal; stresses taking action to prevent harm or loss.)
テーマ
technology
|health
|work
|security
|core_vocabulary
定義
To make something less safe, less strong, or less good.
To damage, weaken, or put at risk the quality, safety, effectiveness, or reputation of something.
動詞
C1
TECHNICAL
5
feltör
B2
kompromittál
C1
用法パターン：
to compromise [a system/account/network/data]
The company confirmed that hackers had compromised several user accounts.
A cég megerősítette, hogy hackerek több felhasználói fiókot is feltörtek.
If this database is compromised, millions of customers could be affected.
Ha ezt az adatbázist feltörik, több millió ügyfél is érintett lehet.
The security team believes the network was compromised through a phishing email.
学習者向け例文
The website was compromised by hackers.
A weboldalt hackerek törték fel.
A virus compromised my laptop last year.
Tavaly egy vírus fertőzte meg a laptopomat, így az már nem volt biztonságos.
If your email is compromised, change your password quickly.
The bank said no customer data was compromised.
The app was removed after its security was compromised.
よくある間違い：
Learners may not realize this is a special technical meaning. In news about hacking or data leaks, *compromise* almost always refers to unauthorized access, not to making an agreement.
意味
to breach a system or data
コロケーション
compromise an account
|compromise a system
|compromise user data
|compromise a network
|the server was compromised
類義語
breach (Common in security; focuses on breaking through a defense or protection.)
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hack (Informal; widely used for breaking into computer systems.)
対義語
secure (Means to make a system or data safe from attack or loss.)
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protect (General term for keeping systems or data safe from harm or attack.)
テーマ
technology
|security
|internet
|business
定義
To get into a computer, account, or data without permission so it is not safe anymore.
In computing and security contexts, to break into or gain unauthorized control of a system, account, or data, making it no longer secure.
名詞
B2
6
用法パターン：
a compromise between [A] and [B]
This laptop is a good compromise between price and performance.
Ez a laptop jó kompromisszum az ár és a teljesítmény között.
We chose a small city near the coast as a compromise between his love of nature and her love of urban life.
Kompromisszumként egy tengerparthoz közeli kisvárost választottunk: ő a természetet szerette, a párja pedig a városi életet.
The design is a compromise between modern style and traditional comfort.
They found a compromise between working from home and working in the office.
A hybrid car can be a smart compromise between power and fuel economy.
学習者向け例文
The meal was a compromise between spicy and mild.
Az étel köztes megoldás volt a csípős és az enyhe íz között.
This house is a compromise between size and price.
Ez a ház kompromisszum a méret és az ár között.
We picked a movie that was a compromise for everyone.
Her haircut is a compromise between long and short hair.
A bike is a nice compromise between walking and driving.
よくある間違い：
Learners may think a compromise is always about people arguing. In this sense, *compromise* can simply mean a middle choice between two options, even when there is no real fight.
意味
middle choice between extremes
コロケーション
a good compromise
|a reasonable compromise
|a compromise between price and quality
|a compromise between comfort and style
|a practical compromise
類義語
middle ground (Emphasizes the position between two extremes rather than the act of choosing it.)
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trade-off (Highlights the loss of one benefit to gain another; slightly more negative in tone.)
対義語
perfect solution (Would fully satisfy all needs without giving anything up, unlike a compromise.)
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all-or-nothing approach (Takes one extreme side instead of choosing a middle option.)
テーマ
daily life
|shopping
|decision making
|core_vocabulary
|communication
定義
A choice that is in the middle between two other choices, not perfect but giving some good parts of each.
A solution or choice that is between two extreme positions, giving up some advantages of each but also gaining some benefits from both.
名詞
B2
FORMAL
7
用法パターン：
a compromise of [safety/standards/security/integrity]
Any compromise of safety standards will not be tolerated.
A biztonsági előírások terén semmilyen engedmény nem tűrhető.
The report criticized the company for a serious compromise of data security.
A jelentés bírálta a vállalatot az adatbiztonság súlyos sérülése miatt.
She resigned rather than accept a compromise of her professional integrity.
The new policy avoids any compromise of patient care.
They promised to deliver high quality food without compromise.
学習者向け例文
There must be no compromise of safety in this factory.
Ebben a gyárban nem lehet engedményeket tenni a biztonság rovására.
The manager will not allow a compromise of quality.
A vezető nem engedi, hogy a minőség rovására engedményeket tegyenek.
She is against any compromise of her honest image.
The rules are strict and there is no compromise.
They want success, but not at the cost of a compromise of values.
よくある間違い：
Because *compromise* often has a positive meaning of cooperation, learners may be confused when they see it used negatively, as in *a compromise of safety*. Here it clearly means a harmful weakening.
意味
weakening of standards or safety
コロケーション
a compromise of safety
|a compromise of security
|a compromise of standards
|a compromise of integrity
|without compromise
類義語
weakening (Broad term; does not carry the same formal or ethical tone.)
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erosion (Suggests a slow, gradual loss of quality or standards.)
対義語
upholding (Emphasizes keeping standards or principles strong.)
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strict adherence (Means following rules or standards very closely, with no relaxation.)
テーマ
ethics
|security
|work
|core_vocabulary
|health
定義
A change that makes safety, quality, or rules less strong or less good.
The act or result of making something such as safety, quality, or standards weaker, less pure, or less effective.
文法
辞書形
compromise
IPA
GB/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
US/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
音節・強勢
com - prom - ise （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
活用形
Noun
- Base: compromise
- Plural: compromise, compromises
Verb
- Base: compromise
- 3rd Person Singular: compromises
- Present Participle: compromising
- Past: compromised
関連語
Forms
compromises
noun
compromising
verb
compromised
verb
Negative and opposite forms
uncompromising
adjective
Advanced or less common
uncompromisingly
adverb
表現
a compromise between A and B
1/ə kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz bɪtwˈin ə ˈænd bˈi/
fixed phrase
middle option combining two things
A choice that is in the middle of two different things and has parts of both.
例文
- The town is a compromise between city and countryside.
- This schedule is a compromise between early and late classes.
a good compromise
1/ə ɡˈʊd kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
satisfactory middle solution
An agreement or middle choice that is fair and acceptable for everyone.
例文
- Choosing a smaller car was a good compromise for their tight budget and big family.
- The proposal seems like a good compromise between speed and cost.
compromise on something
1/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
accept less than you want
To agree to get less than you want in a specific thing, such as price, time, or quality.
例文
- We can compromise on the delivery date, but not on the cost.
- I’m willing to compromise on the design if we can stay on budget.
compromise one’s principles
1/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz wˈʌnz pɹˈɪnsəpəlz/
fixed phrase
act against your moral rules
To do something you believe is wrong, just to get an advantage or avoid a problem.
例文
- He would rather quit than compromise his principles.
- She felt she had compromised her principles by lying to the client.
compromise safety
1/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz sˈeɪfti/
fixed phrase
make something less safe
To do something that makes a place, activity, or system less safe.
例文
- Cutting corners like this could compromise safety on the site.
- They refused to use cheaper parts because it would compromise safety.
compromise with someone
1/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
reach agreement with someone
To make an agreement with a person or group when both sides give up some things.
例文
- The union is ready to compromise with management.
- She refused to compromise with the landlord over the rent increase.
no compromise
1/nˈoʊ kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
refusal to give ground
Not willing to give up anything or change your position.
例文
- The group’s message was clear: no compromise on human rights.
- His style of leadership allows no compromise on safety rules.
reach a compromise
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
successfully agree after concessions
To finally agree on something after both sides give up part of what they want.
例文
- After long talks, the two companies managed to reach a compromise.
- We hope to reach a compromise before the deadline.
strike a compromise
1/stɹˈaɪk ə kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
form an agreement with concessions
To make an agreement where each side gives up something, especially in formal or serious situations.
例文
- Negotiators are working to strike a compromise on the trade deal.
- The board struck a compromise that satisfied most of its members.
without compromise
1/wɪðˈaʊt kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
with no loss of quality or standards
With no loss in quality, rules, or standards; not made weaker in any way.
例文
- The brand promises luxury without compromise.
- They aim to cut costs without compromise on product safety.