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negotiates

UK //nɪˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪts//US //nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'negotiatus'(从事商业活动),由 'negotium'(业务)和动词后缀 '-ate' 构成。

verb

❶ 通过讨论或协商达成协议或解决分歧,通常涉及双方或多方之间的利益交换。

“The union negotiates better wages with the company every year.”

(工会每年与公司协商争取更高的工资。)

“She skillfully negotiates contracts with international clients.”

(她熟练地与国际客户协商合同条款。)

同义词:bargains, discusses, mediates

常见短语

negotiates terms — 协商具体条款或条件,常见于商业合同或协议场景。

“The lawyer negotiates terms of the settlement with the opposing party.”

(律师与对方协商和解协议的具体条款。)