bargaining
/ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
bargaining — noun
1. the activity of trying to reach an agreement by discussing prices, rules, workin
the activity of trying to reach an agreement by discussing prices, rules, working conditions, or other details that both sides can accept
After three weeks of bargaining, the union and management finally signed a new contract.
collocation: union bargaining / collective bargaining
Ziad used his bargaining skills to lower the price of the used sofa.
collocation: bargaining skills
The bargaining between the two companies lasted several months before a deal was reached.
Yumi found that bargaining at the night market was both tiring and exciting.
During the bargaining, both sides made small changes to the original offer before agreeing.
- negotiation
the standard neutral term; 'bargaining' often implies a more direct back-and-forth over specific terms
- haggling
less formal and usually limited to discussions about price in markets or shops
- deal-making
focuses on the outcome (the deal) rather than the process
文法句型
bargaining + noun (bargaining chip / bargaining power)
adjective + bargaining (collective bargaining / plea bargaining)
用法筆記
Bargaining is an uncountable noun, so it cannot be used with 'a' or in the plural. It is often followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g. 'bargaining with someone over something') and frequently appears in compound nouns such as 'bargaining chip', 'bargaining power', 'collective bargaining', and 'plea bargaining'.