modus vivendi
(Latin 拉)
1 temporary practical arrangement by which people who are opposed or quarrelling can continue to live or work together while waiting for their dispute to be settled (争持期间的)暂时解决办法
We managed to achieve a kind of modus vivendi. 我们设法达成了某种临时的妥协.
2 way of living or coping 生活方式; 处理方法.