negotiate
ni-GOH-shee-ate · /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
談判、協商
“We negotiated a better price with the supplier.”
English definition
to discuss something in order to reach an agreement
Chinese translation
談判、協商
Synonyms
bargain, discuss terms
Antonyms
refuse
Collocations
negotiate a deal, negotiate a contract
Word family
negotiation (n.), negotiable (adj.)
Usage tip
In meetings, "Let's negotiate the terms" sounds far more professional than "let's talk money".
Common mistake
Saying "negotiate about the price" — use "negotiate the price".
Learning notes
我們和供應商談到了更好的價格。 — say the sentence aloud twice, then write one of your own.