reconcile
/ˈrekənsaɪl/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5550 in the learning path
使协调；使一致
Definitions
v. To make conflicting ideas, needs, or facts compatible
使协调；使一致
v. To restore friendly relations after a disagreement
使和解
v. To help someone accept an unpleasant situation
使接受不愉快的现实
Example
We reconciled our different tastes by choosing a buffet.
我们选择了自助餐，兼顾了彼此不同的口味。
Governments must reconcile the demand for affordable housing with the need to protect valuable green spaces.
政府必须协调可负担住房需求与保护宝贵绿地的需要。
Collocations
- reconcile A with B
- reconcile differences
- be reconciled with someone
- reconcile yourself to
Word family
- reconciliation (n.)
- reconcilable (adj.)
- irreconcilable (adj.)
Usage tip
协调两者用with；接受现实用reconcile oneself to。
FAQ
- What does reconcile mean?
- To make conflicting ideas, needs, or facts compatible To restore friendly relations after a disagreement To help someone accept an unpleasant situation
- How is reconcile pronounced?
- UK /ˈrekənsaɪl/, US /ˈrekənsaɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
