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horse trade

/ˈhɔːrs treɪd/

翻译: 指涉及巧妙讨价还价的谈判或交换,通常双方各自做出让步以达成互利的协议;最初指马匹交易。

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/ˈhɔːrs treɪd/C1informalbusiness
  • zh指涉及巧妙讨价还价的谈判或交换,通常双方各自做出让步以达成互利的协议;最初指马匹交易。

A negotiation or exchange involving shrewd bargaining, often where each party gives up something to reach a mutually beneficial agreement, originally referring to the trading of horses.

  1. Political or business negotiationC1informalamerican

    A process of bargaining or exchanging concessions to reach a mutually acceptable agreement, often involving complex or shrewd dealings.

    zh政治或商业谈判

    • The two senators engaged in a horse trade to pass the bill.
    • The contract was finalized after weeks of horse trading between the companies.
    • Horse trading is common in international diplomacy.
  2. Literal trading of horsesB2formal

    The historical practice of buying, selling, or exchanging horses, often involving skilled negotiation.

    zh马匹交易

    • The farmer made a living through horse trade at the local market.
    • Horse trade was a vital part of the economy in the 19th century.
    • He learned the art of horse trade from his father.