negotiation
noun [ C or U ] uk/nəˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ us/nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
C1 谈判，磋商，洽谈
the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves
The agreement was reached after a series of difficult negotiations. 该协议是在经历了一系列艰难的谈判之后达成的。
The exact details of the agreement are still under negotiation. 协议的确切条款尚待磋商。
Negotiation for the pay increase is likely to take several weeks. 加薪谈判可能要持续数周。
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- The pending releases of the prisoners are meant to create a climate for negotiation.
- The president is predisposed towards negotiation and favours a peaceful way of resolving the crisis.
- The pay negotiations have reached a delicate stage.
- What sort of line do you think we should take in the pay negotiations?
- A halt to the fighting is a precondition for negotiations.