
compromised
词源
源自法语compromis(协议),最终来自拉丁语compromittere,由com-(共同)和promittere(承诺)组成,原意为双方共同作出承诺。
adjective
❶ 指因让步或损害而变得不完整或不安全的状态,常用于形容系统、健康或道德标准受到威胁的情况。
“The security system was compromised by hackers.”
(安全系统被黑客入侵而失效。)
“Her immune system is compromised after the illness.”
(生病后她的免疫系统变得脆弱。)
❶ 在医学或生物学中,指身体机能或防御能力因疾病、压力等因素而减弱的状态。
“Patients with compromised lungs should avoid smoking.”
(肺功能受损的患者应避免吸烟。)
“The vaccine may not work well in immunocompromised individuals.”
(疫苗对免疫力低下者可能效果不佳。)
verb
❶ 作为compromise的过去式,表示通过双方让步达成协议,或使某事物处于危险之中。
“They compromised on the price after long discussions.”
(经过长时间讨论后他们在价格上达成了妥协。)
“The leaked documents compromised national security.”
(泄露的文件危及了国家安全。)
常见短语
compromised position — 指因暴露弱点或秘密而处于不利或尴尬的处境,常见于政治或商业语境。
“The scandal left the minister in a compromised position.”
(丑闻使部长陷入尴尬境地。)
compromised account — 指密码被盗或安全受威胁的网络账户,需立即采取保护措施。
“Change your password immediately if you suspect a compromised account.”
(如果怀疑账户被盗,应立即修改密码。)