Word
give-and-take
noun
互相让步；妥协；互谅互让
核心释义
A process of reaching agreement through compromise and mutual concessions.
- 1.
通过妥协和相互让步来解决分歧。
The settling of differences through compromise and mutual concessions.
- 2.
活跃的交谈；有来有往的对话。
A lively exchange of conversation.
活跃的交谈；交流；通过妥协和相互让步来解决分歧。；活跃的交谈；有来有往的对话。；互让；交换
用法In use
A successful marriage requires a lot of give-and-take.
用法提示：give-and-take在此句中作名词，表示双方互让、妥协的过程。
The meeting was a healthy give-and-take of ideas.
用法提示：give-and-take在此句中作名词，表示意见的交换与互动。
Their friendship is full of good-natured give-and-take.
用法提示：give-and-take在此句中作名词，指轻松的互相调侃。
give-and-take + verb
作为主语，常与be动词或情态动词搭配。
Give-and-take is essential in any successful relationship.
在任何成功的关系中，互让是必不可少的。
verb + give-and-take
作为宾语，常见动词有require、involve、need等。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- compromise
- 妥协 · compromise强调通过双方让步达成协议；give-and-take更侧重相互交流和让步的过程，不一定达成最终协议。
- exchange
- 交换 · exchange指具体物品或信息的互换；give-and-take常指抽象的人际互动中的相互让步。
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用作不可数名词，表示双方互相让步或交换意见的过程。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.