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negotiating

UK //nɪˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪŋ//US //nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.t̬ɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'negotiatus',意为 '从事商业活动',后演变为 'negotiate',表示协商或谈判。

verb

❶ 通过讨论或协商来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。

“They are negotiating the terms of the contract.”

(他们正在协商合同的条款。)

“She spent hours negotiating with the supplier for a better price.”

(她花了几个小时与供应商谈判,争取更好的价格。)

同义词:bargaining, discussing, mediating

常见短语

negotiating skills — 指在协商或谈判中有效沟通、达成目标的能力。

“Good negotiating skills are essential for business success.”

(良好的谈判技巧对商业成功至关重要。)