[] to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion 谈判；协商；磋商◆We negotiated for more pay. 我们为增加工资进行了谈判。◆The company is negotiating with its creditors. 这家公司正与其债权人进行谈判。◆a strong negotiating position 强硬的谈判立场◆negotiating skills 谈判技巧
[] to arrange sth or agree to sth by formal discussion 商定；达成（协议）◆Bigger stores can negotiate better prices from suppliers. 较大的商店可以从供应商那里拿到更优惠的价格。◆There's more to buying a business than negotiating a good deal. 购买一家企业比达成一笔划算的交易要复杂得多。
() [] to transfer sth such as a cheque or a bill to sb else in exchange for money 转让；议付；兑付；承兑◆The bill of exchange was negotiated several times. 这张汇票被转让了好几次。◆We are able to negotiate cheques payable in most currencies. 我们能用多种货币兑付支票。