parley

parley
[ˈpɑːli]
(pl. -eys)
  1. a conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice
    会谈;谈判(尤指停战谈判)
(-eys, -eyed)
  1. [no obj.]hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms
    会谈;谈判
    they disagreed over whether to parley with the enemy.
    他们在是否与敌人谈判的问题上意见不同。
语源
  1. late Middle English (denoting speech or debate): perhaps from Old French parlee 'spoken', feminine past participle of the verb parler
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