Word · Frequency #1901
negotiations
谈判；协商
negotiations is the plural of negotiation.
the process of discussing something in order to reach an agreement
- 1.
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.
通过讨论达成协议的过程
- 2.
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
旨在达成协议的讨论
- 3.
the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms
谈判协议的活动或业务；达成协议
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；谈判；磋商
In use
The two companies entered into negotiations to merge their operations.
After long negotiation, they finally agreed on a price.
The negotiation between the union and management lasted all week.
the buyout negotiation lasted several days
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。
negotiation of [noun phrase]
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。
Connections
Collocations
- enter into negotiations
- 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。
- negotiation process
- 谈判过程
- The negotiation process can be lengthy and complex.谈判过程可能漫长而复杂。
- negotiation skills
- 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。
- negotiation table
- 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。
- negotiation tactics
- 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。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象谈判桌上，你（ne）去（go）提（ti）案（a）商讨（tion）→ 谈判。
Context & Register
通常用于正式场合，如商业、外交或法律谈判
Pronunciation & Spelling
Genuine rhymes share the /eɪʃən/ sound, as in station, nation, relation, and creation. Be cautious: mention ends with /ɛnʃən/ and question ends with /tʃən/, so they look similar but sound different.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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