negotiation
noun
nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən noun
1 official discussions between the representatives of opposing groups who are trying to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics 〔尤指正式的商业或政治〕谈判，协商
[+ with ]
The negotiations with the company had reached a crucial stage.
和那家公司的谈判到了关键阶段。
[+ between ]
This follows private negotiations between the landowner and the leisure centre.
这要遵守土地拥有者和休闲中心私下达成的协议。
[+ on/over ]
He is trying to involve community leaders in negotiations on reform.
他试图邀请社区领导一起参加关于改革的协商。
open/enter into negotiations (with sb) (start official discussions) 开始/着手进行（与某人的）谈判
The government opened negotiations with the IMF for another loan.
政府和国际货币基金组织开始进行另一项贷款的协商。
the next round of arms negotiations
下一轮的军备谈判
The price is generally open to negotiation (=is not fixed and can be discussed) .
价格通常都是可以商量的。