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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