modus vivendi的词源

英文词源

modus vivendi (n.)

1879, Latin, literally "way of living or getting along" (see modus).

Modus vivendi is any temporary compromise that enables parties to carry on pending settlement of a dispute that would otherwise paralyse their activities. [Fowler]

中文词源

modus vivendi：生活方式，妥协，权宜之计

来自拉丁语，modus,模式，方法，词源同mode,vivendi,生存，生活，词源同survive.即生活的方式，与人打交道的方式，引申词义妥协，权宜之计。比较compromise.

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