rapprochement
rapprochement — 名詞
- rapprochementsingular
- rapprochementsplural
1. a coming together again of two sides that were once hostile, shown by a fresh wi
和解
敵對雙方恢復友好關係的過程
a coming together again of two sides that were once hostile, shown by a fresh willingness to talk and work together
After a decade of silence, President Esteban and Prime Minister Chiara signed a rapprochement agreement in Geneva.
經過十年的沉默，Esteban 總統和 Chiara 總理在日內瓦簽署了一份和解協議。
rapprochement agreement — common diplomatic collocation
The rapprochement between Yusuf's family and their old neighbours took everyone in the village by surprise.
Yusuf 一家與老鄰居之間的和解，讓全村人都感到驚訝。
Trade talks in Brussels signalled a cautious rapprochement between the two economic blocs.
布魯塞爾的貿易談判，預示著兩大經濟體之間謹慎的和解。
Historians point to the 1972 meeting as the first real rapprochement between the former enemies.
歷史學家認為 1972 年的會面，是昔日敵人之間首次真正的和解。
Kabir never expected a rapprochement with his brother after their bitter fight over the family business.
Kabir 從未想過，在為家族企業激烈爭吵之後，還能與弟弟和解。
- reconciliation
more general and less formal; can describe any restored relationship, including personal ones
- détente
specifically the easing of tension between countries, often without a full agreement
- thaw
an informal metaphor for improving relations, common in journalism
用法筆記
Typically used about countries or large organisations. Using it for personal relationships gives the statement a noticeably formal or literary tone.