negotiation(s) between [plural noun] and [plural noun]
The negotiations between the union and management lasted for weeks.
工会与管理层之间的谈判持续了数周。
谈判；协商
negotiations — plural of negotiation
通过讨论达成协议的过程；旨在达成协议的讨论；谈判协议的活动或业务；达成协议；磋商
the process of discussing something in order to reach an agreement
通过讨论达成协议的过程
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.
旨在达成协议的讨论
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
谈判协议的活动或业务；达成协议
the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms
The two companies entered into negotiations to merge their operations.
两家公司开始谈判，商讨合并业务。
用法提示：这里用 negotiations（复数名词）表示“谈判”这一协商过程。
AI contextual example
After long negotiation, they finally agreed on a price.
经过长时间的协商，他们终于就价格达成一致。
用法提示：negotiation 作为不可数名词，指“协商”的动作过程。
AI contextual example
The negotiation between the union and management lasted all week.
工会与管理层之间的谈判持续了整整一周。
用法提示：negotiation 单数形式指具体的谈判活动，后接 between 说明双方。
AI contextual example
The negotiations between the union and management lasted for weeks.
工会与管理层之间的谈判持续了数周。
The negotiation of the peace treaty was a complex process.
和平条约的谈判是一个复杂的过程。
这是一个固定短语，表示正在谈判中。
The terms of the agreement are still under negotiation.
协议的条款仍在谈判中。
The government entered into negotiations with the rebels.
政府与叛乱分子进行了谈判。
通用，但不如negotiation强调达成协议的目的
更侧重价格或条件的协商，常用于商业交易
强调双方交流观点，但可能不涉及具体条款
特指第三方介入的调解过程，与直接谈判不同
grammar · medium
易错句子We need to negotiation the contract.
正确表达We need to negotiate the contract.
“negotiation”是名词，不能直接用作动词。英语中negotiate是动词形式，表示“谈判”。汉语中“谈判”可兼作名词和动词，学习者易混淆词性。
grammar · medium
易错句子They are in negotiation with the client.
正确表达They are in negotiations with the client.
在表示具体的谈判过程或会议时，常用复数形式negotiations，尤其是与介词in, into, under等搭配。单数negotiation多表示抽象概念或谈判行为。
与谈判相对，指冲突或对抗的状态
双方无法达成一致意见
谈判无法继续的停滞状态
无进展的困境，谈判失败
谈判完全失败，关系中断
mediation强调第三方协助达成协议，而negotiation是双方直接谈判。
arbitration的结果具有法律约束力，而negotiation不一定产生有约束力的协议。
开始谈判
The two countries entered into negotiations to resolve the border dispute.
两国开始谈判以解决边界争端。
谈判过程
The negotiation process can be lengthy and complex.
谈判过程可能漫长而复杂。
谈判技巧
Good negotiation skills are essential for a successful business career.
良好的谈判技巧对于成功的商业生涯至关重要。
谈判桌
Both parties sat down at the negotiation table to discuss the terms.
双方坐在谈判桌前讨论条款。
谈判策略
He employed effective negotiation tactics to secure a better deal.
他运用有效的谈判策略争取到了更好的交易。
谈判团队
The company assembled a skilled negotiation team for the merger talks.
公司为并购谈判组建了一支熟练的谈判团队。
neg- (not) + oti (leisure) + -ation (action)
neg- (not) + oti (leisure) + -ate (verb)
neg- (not) + -ate (verb)
谈判的参与方
谈判中常涉及的条件退让
谈判达成一致的关键方式
谈判成功后达成的结果
协助谈判的第三方
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