释义 |
quo BrE /kwəʊ/ NAmE /kwoʊ/► SEE ALLquid pro quothe status quo●ˌquid pro ˈquo (from Latin) a thing that is given in return for sth else 抵偿物;交换物◆The management have agreed to begin pay talks as a quid pro quo for suspension of strike action.管理层已经同意进行工资谈判,作为暂停罢工的交换。 NOTE The meaning of the Latin phrase is ‘something for something’. 这个拉丁语短语的意思是“以物易物”。 ●the status ˈquo (from Latin) the situation as it is now, or as it was before a recent change 现状;变化前的状况◆The conservatives are keen to maintain the status quo.保守派渴望维持现状。 |