| 单词 | bargain |
| 释义 | bargain (bɑːʳgɪn ) Word forms: bargains , bargaining , bargained 1. countable noun B2 Something that is a bargain is good value for money, usually because it has been sold at a lower price than normal. At this price the wine is a bargain. Fresh salmon is a bargain at the supermarket this week. Synonyms: good buy, discount purchase, good deal, good value 2. countable noun 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. I'll make a bargain with you. I'll play hostess if you'll include Matthew in your guest-list. The treaty was based on a bargain between the French and German governments. Synonyms: agreement, deal [informal], understanding, promise 3. verb When people bargain with each other, they discuss what each of them will do, pay, or receive. They prefer to bargain with individual clients, for cash. [VERB + with] Shop in small local markets and don't be afraid to bargain. [VERB] Synonyms: negotiate, deal, contract, mediate bargainer Word forms: bargainers countable noun A union bargainer said that those jobs have been saved. bargaining uncountable noun The government has called for sensible pay bargaining. 4. to drive a hard bargain phrase [ADJ] If people drive a hard bargain, they argue with determination in order to achieve a deal which is favourable to themselves. ...a law firm with a reputation for driving a hard bargain. 5. into the bargain phrase You use into the bargain when mentioning an additional quantity, feature, fact, or action, to emphasize the fact that it is also involved. You can also say in the bargain in American English. [emphasis] This machine is designed to save you effort, and keep your work surfaces tidy into the bargain. We buy coffee, and trays of doughnuts for everyone into the bargain. Synonyms: too, also, further, in addition 6. keep one's side of the bargain phrase If you keep your side of the bargain, you do what you have promised or arranged to do. Dealing with this dictator wasn't an option. He wouldn't have kept his side of the bargain. Phrasal verbs: bargain for phrasal verb If you have not bargained for or bargained on something that happens, you did not expect it to happen and so feel surprised or worried by it. The effects of this policy were more than the government had bargained for. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Collocations: absolute bargain The price is £10 ... an absolute bargain. The Sun (2010) Our buyers have got an absolute bargain. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Sometimes you spend huge amounts of money and sometimes you can get an absolute bargain. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Do you love bagging a bargain? The Sun (2016) Three in five Brits will bag a bargain in the January sales. The Sun (2011) The key to bagging a bargain is buying when the sets are on offer before the December rush. The Sun (2013) Comes in five shades and a fantastic bargain buy. The Sun Just remember to barter hard and you could pick up the bargain buy of your life. The Sun While the shadow didn't last long, it's a bargain buy. Times, Sunday Times Out-of-contract players can either be left on the scrapheap or viewed as a bargain buy for any hungry clubs who cannot afford to splash out on big transfer fees. The Sun Take a note of the expiration dates on all offers and create a 'discount calendar' to ensure you never miss a bargain buy. The Sun It became a legal union with the power to bargain collectively in 1977. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Over the next 10 years, the government approved legislation giving teachers a process for appealing dismissals, a pension plan and the right to bargain collectively. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Articles 53 and 54 affirm the right of workers to bargain collectively and to strike, respectively. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The 1934 waterfront strike ended with a union victory and spurred passage of federal laws ensuring workers' right to organize and bargain collectively. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We will demand the right for employees in publicly owned industries to organize, to bargain collectively, and to strike. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Check out the bargain deals on offer in the 'experiences' section. The Sun The country's financial system being on the brink of collapse has resulted in thousands of bargain deals, even for the rich and famous. The Sun If you stake your reputation on unbeatable bargain deals, you have to provide them, or your customers withdraw their trust. Times, Sunday Times We have bargain deals on a range of holidays at home and abroad. The Sun The poorer we become, or feel we're becoming, the more we are inclined to bargain hunt. Times, Sunday Times This summer could be the best bargain hunt ever, with some companies offering up to 67% off brochure prices. Times, Sunday Times So why not enjoy a bargain hunt? The Sun Guests booking at the bargain rate can also enjoy the unlimited breakfast menu for 8.25 and the unlimited lighter breakfast for 5.95. The Sun An investor, say a bank, realizes it can borrow an ounce of gold from a central bank at the bargain rate of 1 per cent a year. Globe and Mail New-build homes aren't being sold at such bargain rates, however. Times, Sunday Times City breaks are on offer at bargain rates in the coming weeks. Times, Sunday Times During the 1960s and 1970s when local government was expanding, councils bought large numbers of oil paintings at bargain rates. Times, Sunday Times It invented the greatest annual bargain shopping day in history, and now we get to enjoy the priceslashing over here too. The Sun You could save your tokens and collect all your freebies at once on one bargain shopping trip. The Sun It remained a minor town until the 1980s when it began to grow rapidly as it drew people for its bargain shopping and moderately-priced housing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And experts believe the bargain store could even benefit from the credit crunch as shoppers turn to lower-cost retailers. The Sun Looking relaxed as she strolled with two probation officers, she was returning to her bail hostel clutching a bag of goodies bought from a bargain store. The Sun But could our fave bargain store chain really be under threat? The Sun A walk down the high street reveals among the charity shops and bargain stores many shopfronts offering training for an unskilled workforce. Times, Sunday Times Bargain stores are fantastic for storecupboard items, such as stock cubes and tinned tomatoes. The Sun There are some brilliant bargains to be had. Times, Sunday Times (2013) You can find brilliant bargains on eBay. The Sun (2012) But, thankfully, there are some brilliant bargains around before the New Year. The Sun (2010) Then if it's not an inner-city haven you crave, you should still be able to find a bargain. Times, Sunday Times From a choice of five categories, you can find a bargain stay from 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 per person per night. The Sun Again, though, if you're prepared to compromise on location, you can find a bargain. Times, Sunday Times And if you are patient you may find a bargain — though the silver-tongued shopkeepers are no walkover. The Sun The rest of us have been getting involved for a long time now - so we need to know where to find a bargain. The Sun Here's your chance to grab a bargain. The Sun (2011) If you want to grab a ski bargain, go in the first week of January. The Sun (2015) Summer sales are well under way so grab a bargain or two to stash away until December. The Sun (2011) It is time for both sides to strike a new grand bargain. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Gone will be talk of a grand bargain with the Republicans to get budget deficits under control. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Perhaps a grand bargain could be struck that would finally end that country's appalling civil war. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Items cost 45 individually, so it's a great bargain. The Sun If you are a fan of a particular brand and don't want something from a recent season, you could pick up a great bargain. Times, Sunday Times I really don't think what we got was a great bargain. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So they are pruning back prices and have some great bargains. The Sun There are plenty of great bargains to be had, but be prepared to barter. The Sun It's your last chance to scoop a fantastic holiday bargain. The Sun (2009) Millions of people use the internet to find holiday bargains. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Brits keen on a holiday bargain should head for Bulgaria, a survey shows. The Sun (2014) He had to get used to a greater intensity of training and higher tempo in matches but, once he did, he began proving himself an incredible bargain at 5m. Times, Sunday Times There are incredible bargains to be had here, too. The Sun And shoppers come away with incredible bargains. Globe and Mail They like passengers to book months or even years in advance, and try to discourage last-minute bargain hunters. Times, Sunday Times Independent travellers in search of a last-minute bargain face a problem: flights remain expensive. Times, Sunday Times Or, hold out for a last-minute bargain. The Sun Those ordering at least seven weeks before departure pay more but last-minute bargain hunters also lose out as fares are raised by 50%-75% in the last few days. Times, Sunday Times Stock up on last-minute bargain bubbly. The Sun A real bargain - snap it up for 159,590. The Sun A real bargain for someone, a letdown for us, and a lesson in the pitfalls of forecasting. Times, Sunday Times Primroses and small daffodils are plentiful just now and are a real bargain. The Sun Then coming home with shoes and telling you she's got a real bargain and you should be pleased. The Sun The bill came to about a fiver for three of us - a real bargain. Times, Sunday Times And with prices starting from 70,000 it's a relative bargain. The Sun Meanwhile, home mortgages have remained a relative bargain. canada.com Thanks to the weak dollar, the home was a relative bargain at a mere 11 million. Times, Sunday Times Nonetheless, a fully reconditioned player can be had for around $200, a relative bargain considering the prices often commanded by other high quality units. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You're quieter than you have been all week but you'll still spot a bargain and won't be slow to snap it up. The Sun He flew economy class, often skipped boardroom lunches for a snack at a yoghurt bar and liked nothing more than to spot a bargain in a discount store. Times, Sunday Times She knows how to spot a bargain or freebie and has a great track record of grabbing them when abroad. The Sun Not afraid to make huge transfers but also adept at spotting a bargain. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 便宜货 Japanese: 売買契約 |
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