题目内容

It is really important for parents to reach a ___ between what they want and what their kids desire.

A. conclusion B. compromise

C. communication D. permission

 

B

【解析】

试题分析：考查名词辨析。句意：在父母的期望和孩子的愿望之间达成妥协，对父母来说是非常重要的。A结论；B妥协，折中，让步；C交流；D准许，许可，reach a compromise达成妥协，故选B。

考点：考查名词辨析

 

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