bargain

1. N-COUNT Something that is a bargain is good value, usually because it has been sold at a lower price than normal. 物美价廉的商品

At this price the wine is a bargain. 以这个价格，这葡萄酒算是物美价廉了。

2. N-COUNT A bargain is an agreement, especially a formal business agreement, in which two people or groups agree what each of them will do, pay, or receive. 协议 (尤指正式商业合同)

I'll make a bargain with you. I'll play hostess if you'll include Matthew in your guest list. 我想和你达成个协议：如果你把马修列入客人名单，我就充当女主人。

3. V-I When people bargain with each other, they discuss what each of them will do, pay, or receive. 谈判; 讨价还价

They prefer to bargain with individual clients, for cash. 他们更愿意同个人客户洽谈，做现金交易。

4. bargainingN-UNCOUNT 谈判; 讨价还价

The government has called for sensible pay bargaining. 政府已呼吁进行理性的工资谈判。

5. PHRASE You use into the bargain or in the bargain when mentioning an additional quantity, feature, fact, or action, to emphasize the fact that it is also involved. 而且还[强调]

This machine is designed to save you effort, and keep your work surfaces tidy into the bargain. 这种机器是为了省力而设计的，而且它还会使你的工作台面保持整洁。