Negotiation 是一个名词，表示谈判、协商，通常指的是在两个或更多方之间，为了达成协议或解决争议，通过沟通与讨论达成共识的过程。

音标：

/nɪˌɡəʊʃɪˈeɪʃən/ （英式发音）
/nɪˌɡoʊʃɪˈeɪʃən/ （美式发音）

词义：

谈判，协商：指在双方或多方之间通过对话达成协议的过程。

商议，磋商：指为了特定目标或解决分歧而进行的讨论。

用法：

Negotiation is an essential skill in business and international relations.

谈判是商业和国际关系中的一项重要技能。

 

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

两家公司之间的谈判持续了几个星期。

 

They were able to reach an agreement after long negotiations.

经过长时间的谈判，他们最终达成了协议。

 

Successful negotiation requires patience and a clear understanding of both sides' needs.

成功的谈判需要耐心和对双方需求的清晰理解。

 

The negotiation over the terms of the contract was difficult but ultimately successful.

关于合同条款的谈判很困难，但最终成功了。

 

短语搭配：

Negotiate a deal：达成协议

Negotiation process：谈判过程

Peace negotiation：和平谈判

Trade negotiation：贸易谈判

Negotiation skills：谈判技巧

Negotiation table：谈判桌

Successful negotiation：成功的谈判

Negotiation strategy：谈判策略

Enter into negotiation：开始谈判

Ongoing negotiation：正在进行的谈判

例句：

The peace negotiation was held in Geneva last week.

上周，和平谈判在日内瓦举行。

 

After several rounds of negotiation, the two sides agreed on the price.

经过几轮谈判，双方就价格达成一致。

 

The negotiation skills of the diplomat were praised by everyone.

这位外交官的谈判技巧得到了大家的赞扬。

 

They entered into negotiation to resolve the trade dispute.

他们开始进行谈判，以解决贸易争端。

 

A successful negotiation requires understanding both parties' goals.

成功的谈判需要理解双方的目标。

 

He was the key figure in the negotiation process for the merger.

他是并购谈判过程中关键人物。

 

Trade negotiations between the two countries are expected to resume next month.

两国之间的贸易谈判预计下个月恢复。

 

The negotiation table is where both sides present their terms.

谈判桌是双方提出各自条件的地方。

 

Ongoing negotiations may take months before an agreement is reached.

正在进行的谈判可能需要几个月才能达成协议。

 

Negotiating a deal with such a large company can be challenging.

与如此大型的公司谈判达成协议可能是具有挑战性的。