negotiate
/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/ · /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #3386 in the learning path
谈判；协商达成
Definitions
v. Discuss terms with others to reach an agreement.
谈判；协商达成
v. Successfully move past an obstacle or along a difficult route.
顺利通过；越过
Example
We negotiated a lower price for the secondhand sofa.
我们经过协商，以更低的价格买下了那张二手沙发。
Governments must negotiate fair trade agreements that protect workers while encouraging international investment and economic growth.
各国政府必须协商达成公平的贸易协定，在保护劳动者的同时促进国际投资和经济增长。
Collocations
- negotiate an agreement
- negotiate with employers
- negotiate a bend
Word family
- negotiation (n.)
- negotiator (n.)
- negotiable (adj.)
Usage tip
与某人谈判用with；也可直接接agreement。
FAQ
- What does negotiate mean?
- Discuss terms with others to reach an agreement. Successfully move past an obstacle or along a difficult route.
- How is negotiate pronounced?
- UK /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/, US /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
