Word · Frequency #8915
negotiating
谈判；成功通过
the act of discussing terms or successfully passing through, around, or over something
The negotiating of the agreement was lengthy.
- 1.
v discuss the terms of an arrangement；v succeed in passing through, around, or over
谈判
谈判
In use
The two companies are currently negotiating the terms of the merger.
She spent hours negotiating a better price for the used car.
The union and management are negotiating a new labor contract.
negotiate with sb for sth
They are negotiating with the supplier for a better price.
他们正在与供应商谈判以争取更好的价格。
negotiate sth
The driver is negotiating a sharp bend in the road.
司机正在成功通过道路上的一个急弯。
Common mistakes
We had a negotiating yesterday.We had a negotiation yesterday.
这里 'negotiating' 是动名词，但作可数名词时应用 'negotiation'。'a' 表示可数单数，所以用名词形式 'negotiation'。
We are negotiating the client for a lower price.We are negotiating with the client for a lower price.
表示与某人谈判时，必须使用介词 'with'，不可直接接人作宾语。
Connections
Collocations
- negotiating a deal
- 谈判一笔交易
- They are negotiating a deal with the supplier.他们正在与供应商谈判一笔交易。
- negotiating a contract
- 谈判合同
- The lawyers spent hours negotiating the contract terms.律师们花了数小时谈判合同条款。
- negotiating terms
- 谈判条件
- We are currently negotiating terms for the lease.我们目前正在谈判租赁条件。
- negotiating a settlement
- 谈判解决方案
- The two parties are negotiating a settlement to avoid litigation.双方正在谈判解决方案以避免诉讼。
- negotiating skills
- 谈判技巧
- Her strong negotiating skills helped close the deal.她出色的谈判技巧促成了这笔交易。
- negotiating table
Learner notes
Memory Tip
谈判 (negotiating) 就像在‘内沟’里‘提’出条件。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：商务谈判、合同讨论、外交对话 该词多用于正式谈判场合，如商务、外交等，但在日常协商中也可使用，语气偏向中性至正式。
Pronunciation & Spelling
The listed words share the spelling suffix '-iating' but differ in stress and vowel sounds; they are not perfect rhymes. The 'ti' in these words is typically pronounced /ʃi/.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.