negotiation

英 [nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃn]

美 [nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃn]

n.  谈判; 磋商; 协商

复数：negotiations　

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牛津词典

noun

• 谈判；磋商；协商
  formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement
  1. peace/trade/wage, etc. negotiations
     和谈、贸易洽谈、工资谈判等
  2. They begin another round of negotiations today.
     他们今天开始了另一轮的谈判。
  3. to enter into/open/conduct negotiations with sb
     和某人开始 / 展开 / 进行谈判
  4. The rent is a matter for negotiation between the landlord and the tenant.
     租金可以由房东和租户协商确定。
  5. A contract is prepared in negotiation with our clients.
     我们和客户协商起草了一份合同。
  6. The issue is still under negotiation .
     这个问题还在商讨之中。
  7. The price is generally open to negotiation .
     一般来讲，价格可以商量。

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR (尤指商业或政治方面的)谈判，协商，磋商
  Negotiationsare formal discussions between people who have different aims or intentions, especially in business or politics, during which they try to reach an agreement.
  1. We have had meaningful negotiations and I believe we are very close to a deal...
     我们已进行了有益的磋商，我相信我们很快能成交。
  2. After 10 years of negotiation, the Senate ratified the strategic arms reduction treaty.
     经过10年协商，参议院已经正式批准了《削减战略武器条约》。

英英释义

noun

• the activity or business of negotiating an agreement
• a discussion intended to produce an agreement
  1. the buyout negotiation lasted several days
  2. they disagreed but kept an open dialogue
  3. talks between Israelis and Palestinians
  Synonym:dialoguetalks

双语例句

• We must use tact in the negotiation, so as not to provoke the other side.
  谈判时要讲究策略，不要激怒对方。
• All disputes in connection with this contract shall be settled through friendly negotiation.
  所有与本合同有关的争执将通过友好协商解决。
• Employers made concessions to the workers in negotiation.
  这些雇主在与工人的谈判中做出了让步。
• The progress of negotiation between the two sides has slowed down owing to their absence.
  双方的谈判因为他们的缺席而迟缓下来。
• They agreed to try to settle their dispute by negotiation
  他们同意通过谈判来努力解决纠纷。
• The negotiation broke down because one side refused to play the game.
  因一方拒绝按章办事，谈判破裂了。
• The negotiation will begin on schedule.
  谈判按期举行。
• I believe we can solve disputes through an amicable negotiation.
  我认为我们可以通过友好协商的方式解决争议。
• The trader was obstinate in the negotiation.
  这个商人在谈判中拗强固执。
• This state visit is not a negotiation with the russians.
  这次国事访问不是和俄国人谈判。