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talk verb
⇨ talk (Who were you talking to?) ⇨ say 1 (The baby can't talk yet.) ⇨ say 2 (Stop talking!)talk noun
⇨ discussion (have a long talk) ⇨ report 4 (There was talk of sending in troops.) ⇨ speech (sales talk) ⇨ hold talks ⇨ negotiate talk verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ chat 另见chat条talk ♦︎ discuss ♦︎ speak ♦︎ communicate ♦︎ debate ♦︎ consult ♦︎ conferThese words all mean to share news, information, ideas or feelings with another person or other people, especially by talking with them. 这些词均表示与人谈话、商讨、交流。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to talk / discuss sth / speak / communicate / debate / consult / confer with sb◆to talk / speak to sb◆to talk / speak to sb / consult sb / confer about sth◆to consult sb / confer on sth◆to talk / speak of sth◆to discuss / debate what / how / whether / when / who...◆to talk / discuss sth / speak / communicate / debate sth openly◆to talk / discuss sth / speak / debate sth at length◆to talk / discuss sth / speak / confer briefly■ talk [intransitive] to speak in order to give information, express feelings or share ideas 说话；讲话；谈话◆We talked on the phone for over an hour.我们在电话里谈了一个多小时。◆Who were you talking to just now?你刚才在跟谁说话？◆When they get together, all they talk about is football.他们在一起时谈的都是足球。◆Mary is talking of looking for another job.玛丽说起要另找一份工作。ⓘ When talk is used meaning 'to share ideas' about sth, this is often sth serious or important. * talk指“交流想法”时，所谈的事情往往比较严肃或重要◆This situation can't go on. We need to talk.这种情况不能继续下去了。我们需要谈谈。◆Talk to your doctor if you're still worried.如果你还是担心，和你的医生谈谈吧。In this meaning it can also be used with an object. 表达此义时，talk还可带宾语 [transitive] ◆They spent the whole evening talking business (= talking about business).他们整个晚上都在谈公事。 see also talk ⇨ discussion , talk ⇨ say 1 2 ■ discuss [transitive] (rather formal) to talk and share ideas on a subject or problem with other people, especially in order to decide sth 讨论，谈论，商量（尤指为决定某事）◆Have you discussed the problem with anyone?你有跟谁讨论过这个问题吗？◆I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone.我不想在电话里讨论这件事。◆They briefly discussed buying a new car.他们草草商量过买新车的事。ⓘ You cannot say 'discuss about sth'. 不可以说discuss about sth◆I'm not prepared to discuss about this on the phone. see also discussion ⇨ discussion ■ speak (spoke, spoken) [intransitive] to talk to sb about sth; to have a conversation with sb 谈；谈话；交谈◆We spoke briefly on the phone.我们在电话里短短谈了几句。◆I've spoken to the manager about it.我已经和经理谈过此事。◆ (especially NAmE) Can I speak with you for a minute?我能跟你谈一会儿吗？◆'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.'(= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) “请让苏珊接电话好吗？”“我就是。” see also speak ⇨ say 1 NOTE 辨析 Talk or speak? Speak can suggest a more formal level of communication than talk. You talk to sb in order to be friendly or to ask their advice. You speak to sb about sth to try to achieve a particular goal or to tell them to do sth. * speak意味着比talk更正式的沟通。talk表示和某人交谈是为了表示友好或征询建议。speak表示和某人的谈话有具体目的或告诉对方做某事◆'What were you two talking about?' 'Oh, this and that.'“你们俩在谈论什么？”“哦，什么都聊。”◆Have you talked to your parents about the problems you're having?你和父母讨论过你的问题吗？◆I've spoken to Ed about it and he's promised not to let it happen again.我和埃德谈过这个问题了，他保证这种事不会再发生。 ■ communicate [intransitive, transitive] (rather formal) to exchange information or ideas with sb 交流（信息或想法）◆We only communicate by email.我们只通过电子邮件交流。◆Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other.海豚用声音互相沟通。◆ (formal) Nobody had communicated the information to us.没有人把这个信息告诉我们。ⓘ Communicate is often used when the speaker wants to draw attention to the means of communication used. Communicate sth to sb is a formal way of saying tell sb sth. * communicate常用于说话者想让人注意到所用的沟通方式。communicate sth to sb是tell sb sth的正式说法。 see also communication ⇨ communication , communication ⇨ letter ■ debate [transitive] to discuss sth, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution （尤指正式）讨论，辩论◆Politicians will be debating the bill later this week.政界将在本周晚些时候讨论此议案。◆The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists.关于宇宙起源问题，科学界仍在激辩。 see also debate ⇨ discussion noun ■ consult [transitive, intransitive] (rather formal) to discuss sth with sb in order to get their permission for sth, or to help you make a decision （与某人）商议，商量（以得到许可或帮助做决策）◆You shouldn't have done it without consulting me.你不该不和我商量就做这事。◆I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals.我需要和我的同事商讨这些建议。ⓘ When you consult sb, you ask their permission for sth. Consult with sb is a more formal way of saying discuss sth with sb. * consult sb指请求某人批准。consult with sb是discuss sth with sb更正式的说法。 see also consultation ⇨ discussion noun ■ confer / /kənˈfɜː(r)/ / (-rr-) [intransitive] (rather formal) to discuss sth with sb, especially in order to exchange opinions or get advice 商议，协商（尤指为交换意见或获得建议）◆He wanted to confer with his colleagues before reaching a decision.他想先与同事商议一下再作决定。 say1 verb 'Hello!' she said. “喂！”她说。I can't say I blame her. 我不能说是她不对。We'll finish in, let's say, three months. 比方说，三个月我们就能完成。say ♦︎ speak ♦︎ talkThese words all mean to use your voice to express sth, especially in words. 这些词均表示说、讲。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to say sth / speak / talk to sb◆to say sth / speak / talk about sth◆They were speaking / talking (in) French.■ say (said, said) [transitive] to tell sb sth, using words 说；讲；告诉◆She said nothing to me about it.她没有跟我说过这件事。◆That's a terrible thing to say.这话可说不得。◆I didn't believe a word she said.她说的话我一句都不信。◆He said (that) his name was Sam.他说他的名字叫萨姆。◆She finds it hard to say what she feels.她觉得自己内心的感受难以言说。◆'Why can't I go out now?' 'Because I say so.'“为什么我现在不能出去？”“因为我说了不能。”◆He said to meet him here.他说来这儿跟他见面。ⓘ In stories, the subject often comes after said, says or say when it follows the actual words spoken, unless it is a pronoun. 在故事或小说中，当said、says或say出现在直接引语的后面时，主语（代词除外）常位于said等之后◆'Hello!' she said.“喂！”她说。◆'That was marvellous,' said Daniel.“好极了。”丹尼尔说。■ speak (spoke, spoken) [intransitive] to use your voice to say sth 说话；讲话◆He can't speak because of a throat infection.他嗓子发炎，不能说话。◆Please speak more slowly.请说慢一点。◆Without speaking, she stood up and went out.她没有说话，站起身来走了出去。◆What language are they speaking in?他们说的是哪种语言？◆He speaks with a strange accent.他说话口音很特别。ⓘ Speak also means 'to be able to use a particular language'. In this meaning it is not used in the progressive tenses. * speak还可表示“会说某种语言”，表达此义时不用于进行时 [transitive] ◆She speaks several languages / a little Urdu / an unusual dialect.她会说几种语言／一点乌尔都语／一种罕见的方言。◆Do you speak English?你会讲英语吗？ see also speak ⇨ talk , speaker ⇨ speaker 1 ■ talk [intransitive, transitive] to say words in a language （用某种语言）讲，说，说话◆Alex can't talk yet－he's only just one year old.亚历克斯还不会说话－他才一岁大。◆Are they talking Swedish or Danish?他们说的是瑞典语还是丹麦语？ see also talk ⇨ talk , talker ⇨ speaker 1 NOTE 辨析 Speak or talk? Talk is much more frequent than speak in spoken English. If sb can't speak they are physically unable to speak because of illness, disability or emotion. If you are talking about a baby who has not learned to talk yet, use talk. 在口语中talk比speak常用得多。can't speak指由于生病、残疾或情感等原因失去了说话的能力。表示婴儿尚未学会说话要用talk。 say2 verb 'Hello!' she said. “喂！”她说。I can't say I blame her. 我不能说是她不对。We'll finish in, let's say, three months. 比方说，三个月我们就能完成。 ➡ See also the entries for ⇨ declare and ⇨ show 3 另见declare条和show条第3义say ♦︎ talk ♦︎ express ♦︎ put ♦︎ voice ♦︎ air ♦︎ phraseThese words all mean to let people know how you feel or what you think by speaking. 这些词均表示用言语表达、表述。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to express / voice / air your thoughts / opinions / views / concerns◆to express / put / phrase sth clearly◆to talk / express yourself / air sth openly◆to talk / express yourself freely■ say (said, said) [transitive, intransitive] to give an opinion on sth 表达，表述（见解）◆Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer.随你怎么说，反正她是个优秀歌手。◆I'll say this for them, they're a very efficient company.我要为他们说句公道话，他们公司的效率的确很高。◆Anna thinks I'm lazy－what do you say (= what is your opinion)?安娜认为我懒惰－你说呢?◆It's hard to say what caused the accident.很难说造成事故的原因是什么。◆I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right).她辞职了，我不能说她不对。◆I wouldn't say they were rich (= in my opinion they are not rich).我认为他们并不富裕。◆'When will it be finished?' 'I couldn't say (= I don't know).'“什么时候能够完成？”“说不好。”■ talk [intransitive, transitive] to say things, especially in order to express feelings or ideas; to say things that are/are not sensible 说话；谈论；说，讲（有理、无理的话）◆Stop talking and listen!别说话了，注意听！◆He talked excitedly of his plans.他兴奋地谈起自己的计划。◆She talks a lot of sense.她讲得很在理。◆You're talking nonsense!你胡说八道！ ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ talk 另见talk条■ express [transitive] (rather formal) to show or make known a feeling, opinion or idea by words, looks or actions 表示，表达，表露（感情、意见或想法）◆Teachers have expressed concern about the emphasis on testing.教师对偏重考试的问题表示担忧。◆Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well.也许我没把自己的意思表达清楚。◆She expresses herself most fully in her paintings.她在画作中把自己的感情表现得淋漓尽致。ⓘ Express is often followed by a noun describing a feeling or emotion. * express后面常接表示感觉或感情的名词◆to express (your, my, etc.) dissatisfaction / fear / horror / gratitude / desire表达（你的、我的等）不满／担忧／惊恐／感激／欲望 Say and talk cannot be used in this way. Use express yourself to talk about saying what you think or feel so that people understand, or with by, through or in to talk about showing your feelings in a particular way, such as through art or poetry. * say和talk不能这样用。express yourself指表达自己的思想感情以使别人明白，或与by、through或in连用，指以某种形式（如通过艺术或诗歌等）来表现自己的感情。 see also expression ⇨ expression 1 ■ put [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to express or state sth in a particular way （以某种方式）说，表达◆She put it very tactfully.她的话说得很巧妙。◆Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt.简单地说吧，我们要么接受他们的条件，要么破产。◆I was, to put it mildly, annoyed (= I was extremely angry).委婉点地说，我很不高兴。◆He was too trusting－or, to put it another way, he had no head for business.他太轻信人了－或者换个说法，他没有商业头脑。◆She had never tried to put this feeling into words.她从未试图把这种感情说出来。■ voice [transitive] (rather formal) to tell people your feelings or opinions about sth 表示，表达，吐露（感情或意见）◆A number of parents have voiced concern about their children's safety.一些家长对子女的安全表示担心。■ air [transitive] (rather formal) to express your opinions publicly 公开发表（意见）◆The weekly meeting enables employees to air their grievances.每周的例会使雇员有机会诉说委屈。NOTE 辨析 Voice or air?You can voice an opinion to one person, but if you air an opinion, you are usually sharing it with many people, at a meeting for example. * voice可指向一个人表达意见，而air通常指向众人公开发表意见，如在会议上。■ phrase [transitive] to say or write sth, arranging the words in a particular way （以某种方式）表达，措辞，推敲◆I agree with what he says, but I'd have phrased it differently.我赞同他说的话，但我会以不同的方式来表述。 discussion noun discussion ♦︎ conversation ♦︎ dialogue ♦︎ talk ♦︎ debate ♦︎ consultation ♦︎ chat ♦︎ gossip ♦︎ chatter ♦︎ exchangeThese are all words for an occasion when people talk about sth. 这些词均表示谈论、讨论。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / chatter / an exchange about sth◆a discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate / consultation on sth◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / an exchange with sb◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a debate / a consultation / an exchange between two people / groups◆in (close) discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate / consultation with sb◆to have a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / an exchange◆to hold a discussion / conversation / debate / consultation◆to be involved in / join in / participate in / take part in / engage in (a) discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate◆to get into (a) discussion / conversation with sb◆to conclude / end / continue a discussion / conversation / debate◆to break off a discussion / conversation■ discussion [countable, uncountable] an occasion when people talk in detail about sth that is considered to be important; the process of talking with sb about sth important 讨论；商讨◆Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders.两位领导人仍在进行讨论。◆We will choose a different topic for discussion each week.我们将每周选一个不同的题目进行讨论。◆After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.经反复商讨后，他们决定接受我们的报价。◆The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now.这些计划至今已经讨论一年了。◆We can use the draft document as a basis for discussion.我们可以用这份文件草案作为讨论的基点。 see also discuss ⇨ talk ■ conversation [countable, uncountable] an occasion when two people or a small group talk about sth, especially in a private or informal way; the activity of talking in this way （私下或非正式的）交谈，谈话◆a telephone conversation电话交谈◆He struggled to keep the conversation going.他竭力使谈话继续进行。◆The conversation turned to gardening.话题转到了园艺上。◆The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election.谈话的主题是选举可能出现的结果。◆Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right.唐与他右边的女孩在专心交谈。◆I tried to make polite conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite).我设法说些应酬话。◆ (BrE) I got into conversation with a man on the bus.我在公共汽车上跟一个男人攀谈起来。◆ (NAmE) I got into a conversation with a man on the bus.我在公共汽车上跟一个男人攀谈起来。■ dialogue (NAmE also dialog) /ˈdaɪəlɒg; NAmE ˈdaɪəlɔːg, ˈdaɪəlɑːg/ [uncountable, countable] conversations in a book, play or film; a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute （书、戏剧或电影中的）对话，对白；（尤指为解决问题或结束争端而进行的）对话◆The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue.这部小说中描述多，对话少。◆Learners are asked to listen to three short dialogues.要求学习者听三段简短对话。◆The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue.总统告诉等候的记者，刚刚进行了一次建设性的对话。■ talk [countable] a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or sth important for the people involved 交谈；谈话；讨论◆I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects.我就自己的事业前景跟老板作了一次长谈。◆She looked worried so we had a talk.她看上去忧心忡忡，于是我们谈了谈。 see also talk ⇨ talk verb ■ debate [countable, uncountable] a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue （在公共集会上或议会里就某议题进行的、常以表决结束的）辩论◆a debate on prison reform关于监狱改革的辩论◆The prime minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak).首相在辩论中率先发言。◆After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal.经过长时间的辩论，国会通过了这项提案。◆The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote.辩论中的动议已经付诸表决。 see also debate ⇨ talk verb ■ consultation /ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about sth; the act of discussing sth in this way （决策前各团体对有关事项的）协商，磋商◆There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.两国之间进行了广泛的磋商。◆The decision was taken after close consultation with local residents.这项决定是在与当地居民仔细磋商后作出的。◆A consultation period will be required.将需要一段磋商时间。 see also consult ⇨ talk verb ■ chat [uncountable, countable] informal talking; a friendly informal conversation 闲谈；聊天◆ (especially BrE) I just called in for a chat about the kids.我打电话来只是想随便聊聊孩子的事情。◆That's enough chat from me－on with the music!我不多说了，继续听音乐吧！ⓘ The countable use of chat is especially British English. * chat作可数名词时尤用于英式英语。 see also chat ⇨ chat verb ■ gossip [countable, usually singular] a conversation about other people and their private lives 说长道短；闲聊◆We had a good gossip about the boss.我们讲了一会儿老板的闲话。 see also gossip ⇨ chat verb , gossip ⇨ speaker noun 1 ■ chatter [uncountable] continuous rapid informal talk about things that are not important 唠叨的话；喋喋不休的话◆Jane's constant chatter was beginning to annoy him.简没完没了的唠叨开始让他心烦。 see also chatter ⇨ chat verb ■ exchange [countable] a short conversation or an angry argument （简短的）交谈，对话；争论◆There was only time for a brief exchange.只有简短交谈的时间。◆There was a heated exchange between the parents and the school managers.家长与校方发生了激烈的争论。 see also exchange ⇨ replace verb 2 report4 noun commission a report on the health service 委托撰写有关公共医疗服务的调查报告newspaper reports 报纸的报道a progress/medical report 进度／医疗报告unconfirmed reports of a shooting 未经证实的枪击事件传言report ♦︎ rumour ♦︎ talk ♦︎ scandal ♦︎ gossip ♦︎ hearsay ♦︎ dirtThese are all words for a story or piece of information that sb tells you, that may or may not be true. 这些词均表示或真或假的传闻。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the reports / rumours / talk / scandal / gossip / hearsay / dirt about sb / sth◆reports / rumours / talk of sth happening◆amid reports / rumours / talk of sth◆reports / rumours / talk / gossip that...◆a / an false / baseless / unconfirmed report / rumour◆to spread reports / rumours / gossip◆to hear / believe reports / rumours / talk / gossip◆to deny / confirm reports / rumours■ report [countable] a story or piece of news that may or may not be true （或真或假的）传闻◆I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings.我不相信这些有关目击不明飞行物的传言。◆There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital.有未经证实的传言说首都发生了枪击事件。■ rumour (BrE) (NAmE rumor) / /ˈruːmə(r)/ / [countable, uncountable] a piece of information, or a story, that people talk about, and sometimes try to spread deliberately, but that may not be true 谣言；传闻◆There are widespread rumours of job losses.到处谣传要裁员。◆Some malicious rumours are circulating about his past.有些别有用心的谣言传出，说他过去如何如何。◆Rumour has it (= people say) that he was murdered.有传言说他被杀害了。▸ be rumoured (BrE) (NAmE be rumored) verb [transitive, passive] ◆It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted.到处都在传要提拔她了。◆He was rumoured to be involved in the crime.有传言说他卷入了这一犯罪事件。■ talk [uncountable] stories that suggest that a particular thing might happen in the future （关于未来的）传言，流言蜚语，揣测◆There was talk in Washington of sending in troops.华盛顿有派兵的谣传。■ scandal [uncountable] (disapproving) talk or news reports about shocking or immoral things that people have done, that are usually unkind and may not be true 关于丑行的传言（或报道）；丑闻◆The newspapers are full of scandal about her private life.报上充斥着她的私生活丑闻。ⓘ (A) scandal [countable, uncountable] is an event or behaviour that people think is morally or legally wrong and causes public feelings of shock or anger. * scandal指人们认为在道德或法律上有错并引起公众震惊或愤怒情绪的事件或行为◆a series of sex scandals一系列性丑闻◆to cause / create a scandal引发丑闻◆The scandal broke (= became known to the public) in 2006.这桩丑行是在2006年披露的。◆There has been no hint of scandal during his time in office.他在任期间没有任何丑闻。 ■ gossip [uncountable] (sometimes disapproving) informal talk or stories about other people's private lives, that may be unkind or not true 流言蜚语；闲言碎语◆Tell me all the latest gossip!把最新的小道消息都讲给我听听吧！◆office gossip办公室八卦 see also gossip ⇨ chat verb NOTE 辨析 Scandal or gossip? Scandal is always unkind and is usually more shocking than gossip. * scandal总是指丑闻，通常比gossip更令人震惊。■ hearsay /ˈhɪəseɪ; NAmE ˈhɪrseɪ/ [uncountable] (often used in legal contexts 常用于法律语境) (rather formal) things that you have heard from another person but do not definitely know to be true 道听途说；传闻◆Her evidence was dismissed as hearsay.她提供的证据被视为道听途说而未被采纳。■ dirt [uncountable] (informal) unpleasant or harmful information about sb that could be used to damage their reputation or career （可能有损声誉或事业的）丑闻，流言蜚语◆Do you have any dirt on the new guy?你知道新来的那个人的丑闻吗？◆She just loves to dish the dirt (= tell people unkind or unpleasant things about sb).她就喜欢说人坏话。◆He'd been trying to dig up some dirt on his political rival.他一直在努力挖出政敌的丑闻。 speech noun speech ♦︎ lecture ♦︎ address ♦︎ talk ♦︎ sermonThese are all words for a talk given to an audience. 这些词均表示演说、讲座、发言。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a long / short speech / lecture / address / talk / sermon◆a public speech / lecture / address / talk◆a / an inaugural / farewell / keynote speech / lecture / address◆a formal speech / lecture / talk◆an informal lecture / talk◆to give / deliver a speech / a lecture / an address / a talk / a sermon◆to hear a speech / a lecture / an address / a talk / a sermon◆to attend / go to a lecture / talk◆to write / prepare a speech / a lecture / an address / a talk / a sermon■ speech [countable] a formal talk given to an audience 演说；讲话；发言◆Several people made speeches at the wedding.有几个人在婚礼上讲了话。■ lecture [countable] a talk given to a group of people to tell them about a particular subject, often as part of a course of study 讲座；讲课；演讲◆He gave a very interesting and informative lecture on the Roman army.他以古罗马军队为题作了一次既饶有趣味又能长见识的讲座。◆a series of lectures系列讲座◆a lecture room / hall演讲室；演讲厅◆ (BrE) a lecture theatre阶梯教室 see also lecture ⇨ teach verb ■ address [countable] a formal speech given to an audience 演说；演讲◆a televised presidential address总统的电视演讲NOTE 辨析 Speech or address?A speech can be given on a public or private occasion; an address is always public. * speech可在公开场合或私人场合进行，address则总是在公开场合◆He gave an address at the wedding. ■ talk [countable] a fairly informal session in which sb tells a group of people about a subject （专题）报告，演讲◆She gave an interesting talk on her visit to China.她作了一次有趣的访华报告。■ sermon [countable] a talk on a moral or religious subject, usually given by a religious leader during a service 布道；讲道◆He preached a long sermon against the war.他作了一次长篇的反战布道。 negotiate verb negotiate ♦︎ deal with sb/sth ♦︎ hold talks ♦︎ bargain ♦︎ do a deal ♦︎ haggleThese words all mean to talk to sb in order to try and reach an agreement with them. 这些词均表示谈判、商谈、达成协议。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to negotiate / deal / hold talks / bargain / do a deal / haggle with sb / sth◆to negotiate / hold talks / do a deal on sth◆to deal with sb / hold talks / bargain / do a deal / haggle over sth■ negotiate /nɪˈgəʊʃieɪt; NAmE nɪˈgoʊʃieɪt/ [intransitive] to try to reach an agreement or to settle a dispute by formal discussion 谈判；磋商；协商◆The government will not negotiate with terrorists.政府不会和恐怖分子谈判。◆We are negotiating for the release of the prisoners.我们正在为释放那些囚犯进行谈判。◆They have refused to negotiate on this issue.他们已拒绝就这个问题进行磋商。◆Her financial adviser is negotiating on her behalf.她的财务顾问在代表她进行谈判。◆Are the employers really willing to negotiate?那些雇主真的愿意协商吗？▸ negotiation noun [countable, usually plural, uncountable] ◆peace / trade / wage negotiations和谈；贸易洽谈；工资谈判◆They begin another round of negotiations today.他们今天开始另一轮谈判。◆The rent is a matter for negotiation between the landlord and tenant.租金可以由房东和租户协商确定。◆The issue is still under negotiation.这个问题还在商讨之中。■ ˈdeal with sb/sth phrasal verb to do business, or try to reach an agreement, with a person, company or organization 与⋯做生意；与⋯打交道◆We deal with companies all over Europe.我们与欧洲各地的公司做生意。◆He had dealt with Mr Simpson on several occasions.他曾跟辛普森先生打过几次交道。 see also dealings ⇨ communication ■ ˌhold ˈtalks phrase (held, held)(of governments, organizations or their leaders) to have formal discussions, especially in order to try and reach an agreement or solve a problem （政府、组织或其领导人）举行会谈◆The two governments held secret talks on the nuclear threat.两国政府就核威胁问题举行了秘密会谈。▸ talks noun [plural] ◆arms / pay / peace talks军备／工资／和平谈判■ bargain [intransitive] to discuss prices, conditions, etc. with sb in order to reach an agreement （与某人就某事）讨价还价，商讨条件◆He said he wasn't prepared to bargain.他说他不愿讨价还价。◆In the market dealers were bargaining with growers over the price of coffee.在市场上经销商正和种植者就咖啡的价格进行商谈。 see also bargain ⇨ agreement noun 1 ■ ˌdo a ˈdeal phrase (does, did, done)to make an agreement with sb, especially in business or politics, on particular conditions for buying or doing sth （与某人就某事）达成协议◆We did a deal with the management on overtime.我们与管理层在加班问题上达成了一项协议。 see also deal ⇨ agreement 1 ■ haggle [intransitive] to argue with sb in order to reach an agreement, especially about the price of sth 争论；（尤指）讲价◆I left him in the market haggling over the price of a shirt.我在市场撇下他，让他一个人为一件衬衫跟人讨价还价。 |