negotiatene•go•ti•ate /nɪ'ɡəʊʃɪeɪt/

vt

1. 谈判，磋商

• negotiate a contract 协商合同

2. 顺利通过；克服

• We negotiated the muddy road. 我们终于走过了这条泥泞的小路。

vi 谈判，协商

• He negotiated with his boss about his salary. 他与老板协商工资问题。

–negotiator n C