2009年11月10日 星期二

英文談判字彙I

談判字彙 I:介紹以下英語談判相關字彙:

alternatives、amplify、arbitration、bargain、bottom-line、collective、compensate、comply、compromise、concession




Word
(Part of speech)

Meaning

Example
Sentence


1

alternatives
noun

other options

We can't offer
you the raise you requested, but let's discuss some other
alternatives
.


2

amplify

verb


expand; give
more information


Could you
amplify
on your proposal please.


3

arbitration

noun


conflict that
is addressed by using a neutral third party


We're better to
settle this between us, because a formal arbitration will cost
both of us money.


4

bargain

verb


try to change a
person's mind by using various tactics


We bargained
on the last issue for over an hour before we agreed to take a break.


5

bottom-line

noun


the lowest one
is willing to go


I'll accept a
raise of one dollar per hour, but that's my bottom-line.


6

collective

adj


together

This is a
collective
concern, and it isn't fair to discuss it without Marie
present.


7

compensate

verb


make up for a
loss


If you are
willing to work ten extra hours a week we will compensate you by
paying you overtime.


8

comply

verb


agree

I'd be willing
to comply if you can offer me my own private office.


9

compromise

verb


changing one's mind/terms slightly in order to find a resolution

We are willing
to compromise on this issue because it means so much to you.


10

concession

noun


a thing that is
granted or accepted


I think we can
offer all of these concessions, but not all at once.


資料來源:Englishculb.com

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