To bring sb/sth/yourself into danger or under suspicion, especially by acting in a way that is not very sensible （尤指因行为不很明智）使陷入危险，使受到怀疑
She had already compromised herself by accepting his invitation.
她接受了他的邀请，这件事已经使她的声誉受到了损害。
Defeat at this stage would compromise their chances (= reduce their chances) of reaching the finals of the competition.
在这个阶段的失败会减少他们进入决赛的机会。
[I] to give up some of your demands after a disagreement with sb, in order to reach an agreement （为达成协议而）妥协，折中，让步
Neither side is prepared to compromise.
双方都不愿意妥协。
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After much argument, the judges finally compromised on (= agreed to give the prize to) the 18-year old pianist.
经过激烈争论，评委终于同意那个 18 岁的钢琴演奏者获奖。
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They were unwilling to compromise with the terrorists.
他们不愿与恐怖分子妥协。