negotiation 
英 [nɪˌɡəʊʃɪˈeɪʃən]  美 [nɪˌgoʊʃiˈeɪʃən] 
n. 谈判；转让

例句：
The settlement was achieved by peaceful negotiation. 

和解是通过和平谈判取得的。

Negotiations are not expected to resume until early next year. 

谈判要到明年年初才有望恢复。

They have entered into negotiation with another company about a possible merger. 

他们已经就可能实现的合并与另一公司开始协商。

The college has been in negotiations with some local businesses to set up links between the college and nearby firms. 

学院正在和一些本地企业商谈以建立起学院与附近公司之间的联系。