negotiation

negotiation — noun

1. a process in which two or more sides discuss their different needs or demands, w

1.名詞B2
釋義

a process in which two or more sides discuss their different needs or demands, with each side trying to find a solution that works for everyone

例句

The salary negotiation between Ritu and her manager took two weeks before both sides agreed.

compound noun: salary negotiation / price negotiation

The contract negotiation broke down because neither company would change its terms.

phrasal verb: break down — when negotiation fails

同義詞
  • discussion

    broader term; any exchange of ideas, not necessarily with the goal of agreement

  • bargaining

    more informal, focused on give-and-take over prices or conditions in a commercial setting

  • talks

    more formal, commonly used for high-level political or diplomatic discussions

  • mediation

    involves a neutral third party who helps the two sides find common ground

反義詞
  • deadlock

    a situation where negotiation stops because neither side will compromise

  • ultimatum

    a final demand that leaves no room for discussion or compromise

文法句型

negotiation + between + X + and + Y

negotiation + of + noun phrase

under negotiation

用法筆記

Negotiation can be used as both a countable noun (a negotiation, two negotiations) when referring to specific rounds or sessions, and an uncountable noun (negotiation is a slow process) when describing the general activity. The plural form negotiations is common for multi-stage talks: 'trade negotiations,' 'peace negotiations.'

常見錯誤

❌We had a negotiation, but nobody changed their position.
✅We had a negotiation, and after some give-and-take both sides accepted the deal.
💡a negotiation implies compromise and movement from original positions; if no change occurred, the word discussion is more appropriate.
❌I need to make a negotiation with my boss about my salary.
✅I need to hold negotiations with my boss about my salary.
💡native speakers typically use hold, enter, or conduct negotiations rather than make a negotiation.