negotiation

柯林斯词典

1. N-VAR Negotiations are formal discussions between people who have different aims or intentions, especially in business or politics, during which they try to reach an agreement. (尤指商业或政治上的) 谈判
Warren said, "We have had meaningful negotiations and I believe we are very close to a deal."
沃伦说：“我们已经进行了富有意义的谈判，我相信我们很快就能达成协议。”

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.