horse-trade

• 进行精明的、常带有争议的讨价还价或政治谈判，通常涉及相互让步。

A verb meaning to engage in shrewd, often contentious bargaining or political negotiation, typically involving reciprocal concessions.

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   To engage in complex bargaining or negotiation, often involving concessions and compromises from both sides.

   讨价还价式的谈判

   • The two politicians horse-traded for hours to reach a compromise on the bill.
   • In business, you often have to horse-trade to get the best deal.
   • They horse-traded over the terms of the contract until both parties were satisfied.

   同义词bargaindickerhagglenegotiate