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parley

UK //ˈpɑːli//US //ˈpɑːrli//

词源

源自法语 'parler',意为“说话”,最终来自拉丁语 'parabolare',意为“交谈”。

noun

❶ 指双方或多方为了讨论或谈判而举行的会议,通常用于解决争端或冲突。

“The leaders held a parley to discuss the terms of peace.”

(领导人举行了一次会谈,讨论和平条款。)

“The pirates called for a parley with the navy.”

(海盗们要求与海军进行谈判。)

同义词:negotiation, discussion, conference

verb

❶ 指为了达成协议或解决冲突而进行谈判或讨论。

“The two sides parleyed for hours before reaching an agreement.”

(双方谈判了数小时才达成协议。)

“He parleyed with the rebels to avoid further bloodshed.”

(他与叛军谈判以避免进一步的流血冲突。)

同义词:negotiate, confer, discuss

常见短语

hold a parley — 指举行一次正式的谈判或会议,通常用于解决冲突或达成协议。

“The opposing factions decided to hold a parley to end the conflict.”

(敌对派系决定举行一次谈判以结束冲突。)

call for a parley — 指要求进行谈判或讨论,通常是为了避免冲突或解决争端。

“The villagers called for a parley with the bandits to negotiate their safety.”

(村民们要求与土匪谈判以确保他们的安全。)