bargain

英 [ˈbɑːɡən]

美 [ˈbɑːrɡən]

n. 减价品; 便宜货; 协议; 交易
v. (与某人就某事)讨价还价，商讨条件

复数：bargains　现在分词：bargaining　过去分词：bargained　过去式：bargained　第三人称单数：bargains　

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同义词辨析

bargain negotiate【导航词义：谈判，协商】

bargainv. 讨价还价，谈判，商谈条件

〔辨析〕

主要用于商贸领域，指买卖双方为了达成协议而在价格等方面进行商谈。

〔例证〕

She bargained with him for the new cosmetics.
她为了那些新化妆品和他讨价还价。
The workers bargained a new wage increase.
工人们谈判再一次提高工资的条件。
They bargained for an improved working environment.
他们提出改善工作环境的要求。
You are likely to get a better deal if you are prepared to bargain.
如果你愿意谈判，你很有可能得到更好的待遇。
Unions bargain with employers for better rates of pay almost every year.
为了争取更高的薪酬，工会几乎每年都要与资方进行谈判。

negotiatev. 谈判，协商

〔辨析〕

较正式用词，尤指在商业、政治方面进行谈判或磋商。

〔例证〕

The two sides are negotiating for a new contract.
双方正在为签订一份新合约进行谈判。
He has managed to negotiate a 6% pay increase with the boss.
通过与老板协商，他的薪水得以增加6%。
The two countries negotiated a peace treaty.
那两个国家商定了和平条约。
He is commissioned to negotiate with them.
他被授权与他们谈判。
The government refused to negotiate with the rebels.
政府拒绝与叛乱分子谈判。

短语动词

bargain for bargain on
1. 预料到；估计到；考虑到

短语用例

bargain sth↔away

做亏本交易；贱卖
to give sth away and not get sth of equal value in return
1. I picked up a few good bargains in the sale.
  我在减价期间买了几样挺不错的便宜货。
2. The car was a bargain at that price.
  那辆车的价格真便宜。
3. bargain prices
  廉价

bargain for/on sth

预料到；料想到
to expect sth to happen and be prepared for it

习惯用语

into the bargain

另外；而且；也
also; as well
Volunteers learn a lot and enjoy themselves into the bargain.
志愿者在学到很多东西的同时还能得到乐趣。

drive/strike a hard bargain

狠狠地杀价
to argue in an aggressive way and force sb to agree on the best possible price or arrangement

strike a bargain/deal

达成（对双方都有利的）协议
to make an agreement with sb in which both sides have an advantage

牛津词典

noun

减价品；便宜货
a thing bought for less than the usual price
1. I picked up a few good bargains in the sale.
  我在减价期间买了几样挺不错的便宜货。
2. The car was a bargain at that price.
  那辆车的价格真便宜。
3. bargain prices
  廉价
协议；交易
an agreement between two or more people or groups, to do sth for each other
1. He and his partner had made a bargain to tell each other everything.
  他和他的合伙人约定，要互通信息，毫无保留。
2. I've done what I promised and I expect you to keep your side of the bargain (= do what you agreed in return) .
  我已经履约，希望你也能遵守协议。
3. Finally the two sides struck a bargain (= reached an agreement) .
  双方最终达成了协议。

verb

（与某人就某事）讨价还价，商讨条件
to discuss prices, conditions, etc. with sb in order to reach an agreement that is acceptable
1. He said he wasn't prepared to bargain.
  他说他不愿讨价还价。
2. In the market dealers were bargaining with growers over the price of coffee.
  在市场上经销商正和种植者就咖啡的价格进行商谈。

柯林斯词典

N-COUNT 便宜货；廉价货
Something that is abargainis good value for money, usually because it has been sold at a lower price than normal.
1. At this price the wine is a bargain...
  这种葡萄酒卖这个价真是很便宜。
2. Fresh salmon is a bargain at the supermarket this week.
  这周超市的新鲜鲑鱼特价销售。
N-COUNT 交易；协议
Abargainis an agreement, especially a formal business agreement, in which two people or groups agree what each of them will do, pay, or receive.
1. I'll make a bargain with you. I'll play hostess if you'll include Matthew in your guest-list...
  我们说定了，如果你能把马修也邀请来的话我就做东。
2. The treaty was based on a bargain between the French and German governments.
  这个条约是以法国和德国政府之间的一个协议为基础的。
VERB 商谈；交涉；谈判；讨价还价
When peoplebargain witheach other, they discuss what each of them will do, pay, or receive.
1. They prefer to bargain with individual clients, for cash...
  在现款方面，他们更愿意同散户打交道。
2. Shop in small local markets and don't be afraid to bargain.
  在当地的小店购物，不要害怕砍价。
PHRASE 极力讨价还价；提出苛刻的交易条件
If peopledrive a hard bargain, they argue with determination in order to achieve a deal which is favourable to themselves.
1. ...a law firm with a reputation for driving a hard bargain.
  在讲价方面颇有名气的律师事务所
PHRASE 此外；而且；另外
You useinto the bargainwhen mentioning an additional quantity, feature, fact, or action, to emphasize the fact that it is also involved. You can also sayin the bargainin American English.
1. This machine is designed to save you effort, and keep your work surfaces tidy into the bargain...
  这种机器既省力，又能保持工作台面的整洁。
2. She is rich. Now you say she is a beauty into the bargain.
  她很有钱。现在你又说她还是个美女。
PHRASE 履行协议
If youkeepyourside of the bargain, you do what you have promised or arranged to do.
1. Dealing with this dictator wasn't an option. He wouldn't have kept his side of the bargain.
  别跟这个独裁者打交道，他不会信守诺言的。

英英释义

noun

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
1. he made a bargain with the devil
2. he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
Synonym:deal
an advantageous purchase
1. she got a bargain at the auction
2. the stock was a real buy at that price
Synonym:buysteal

verb

come to terms
negotiate the terms of an exchange
1. We bargained for a beautiful rug in the bazaar
Synonym:dicker

双语例句

Don't be left standing, ladies and gents, while a bargain slips past your eyes.
别只顾站着，女士们先生们，便宜货就要从你们的眼皮底下溜走喽。
I'll make a bargain with you. I'll play hostess if you'll include Matthew in your guest-list
我们说定了，如果你能把马修也邀请来的话我就做东。
We shall be able to tell whether you've kept your side of the bargain.
我方应能知道你方是否遵守了协议。
Wood flooring not only cleans easily, but it's environmentally friendly into the bargain.
木地板不光容易打扫，而且还环保。
I refuse to bargain over the price.
我可不愿讨价还价。
Shop in small local markets and don't be afraid to bargain.
在当地的小店购物，不要害怕砍价。
Dealing with this dictator wasn't an option. He wouldn't have kept his side of the bargain.
别跟这个独裁者打交道，他不会信守诺言的。
They haven't kept their side of the bargain.
他们没有遵守协议。
Fresh salmon is a bargain at the supermarket this week.
这周超市的新鲜鲑鱼特价销售。
They got the worst of the bargain.
他们在这次交易中吃了大亏。