英语词汇“parleys”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Verb in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall Noun held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town's zoning laws can we meet for an informal parley to see if we can effect a compromise?

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

In May, delegates from the Dobson Noise Coalition parleyed with delegates from CyrusOne, including an acoustic consultant the company had hired.

Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2019 Generations of Indian bureaucrats had parleyed with them to try winning over Kashmiris, greasing the wheels with subsidies.

The Economist, 8 Aug. 2019 The tectonic buzz and growl of a didgeridoo, played with athletic skill by Harry Wilson, parleyed with the music, then settled beneath it like bedrock.

Matthew Guerrieri, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2019 Iran’s reluctance to parley comes from the very top.

Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019 But they are flattered that outsiders are interested, and insist on their right to parley with all comers.

The Economist, 24 Aug. 2019

Noun

In the ensuing parley with the Adjudicator, Winston declared fealty to the High Table and shot John, who tumbled off the rooftop to the ground.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 July 2022 And not just by riding to work or heading out for a Peloton parley.

Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 17 July 2022 Still, that failed Kendall and Logan parley is on another level from everything else in the hour.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2021 Still, the mood surrounding Biden’s European parley is certain to represent an improvement over the recent past.

Washington Post, 15 June 2021 It has been built on the side of a canal inside the Arsenale, the spiked tops of its piles visible from a distance, with the hopes that both Mapuche and Chileans could travel to Venice and hold a parley, or traditional negotiation.

Colleen Barry, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2021 The 2020 Republican convention focused on issues in a way that the Democratic parley did not.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2020 Zarif has said the U.S. must lift sanctions before such a parley.

Eli Lake, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2019 Those categories are for individuals who do not seek to join the U.S., but rather represent nations seeking to parley with—or conquer—it.

Jess Bravin, WSJ, 30 Oct. 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

derivative of parley entry 2

Noun

Middle English parlay "speech," borrowed from Anglo-French parlee, parly "speech, conversation, debate," probably noun derivative from feminine of parlé, past participle of parler "to speak, talk," going back to early Medieval Latin parabolāre, noun derivative of Late Latin parabola "comparison, allegory, proverb, discourse, speech" — more at parable

First Known Use

Verb

1576, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	parleys
释义	parley 1 of 2 verb par·ley ˈpär-lē parleyed; parleying intransitive verb : to speak with another : confer specifically : to discuss terms with an enemy The government refused to parley with the rebels. parley 2 of 2 noun plural parleys 1 a : a conference for discussion of points in dispute b : a conference with an enemy 2 : discussion Synonyms Verb advise confab confabulate confer consult counsel treat Noun colloquy conference council forum panel panel discussion round-robin roundtable seminar symposium See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall Noun held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town's zoning laws can we meet for an informal parley to see if we can effect a compromise? Recent Examples on the Web Verb In May, delegates from the Dobson Noise Coalition parleyed with delegates from CyrusOne, including an acoustic consultant the company had hired. Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2019 Generations of Indian bureaucrats had parleyed with them to try winning over Kashmiris, greasing the wheels with subsidies. The Economist, 8 Aug. 2019 The tectonic buzz and growl of a didgeridoo, played with athletic skill by Harry Wilson, parleyed with the music, then settled beneath it like bedrock. Matthew Guerrieri, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2019 Iran’s reluctance to parley comes from the very top. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019 But they are flattered that outsiders are interested, and insist on their right to parley with all comers. The Economist, 24 Aug. 2019 Noun In the ensuing parley with the Adjudicator, Winston declared fealty to the High Table and shot John, who tumbled off the rooftop to the ground. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 July 2022 And not just by riding to work or heading out for a Peloton parley. Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 17 July 2022 Still, that failed Kendall and Logan parley is on another level from everything else in the hour. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2021 Still, the mood surrounding Biden’s European parley is certain to represent an improvement over the recent past. Washington Post, 15 June 2021 It has been built on the side of a canal inside the Arsenale, the spiked tops of its piles visible from a distance, with the hopes that both Mapuche and Chileans could travel to Venice and hold a parley, or traditional negotiation. Colleen Barry, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2021 The 2020 Republican convention focused on issues in a way that the Democratic parley did not. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2020 Zarif has said the U.S. must lift sanctions before such a parley. Eli Lake, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2019 Those categories are for individuals who do not seek to join the U.S., but rather represent nations seeking to parley with—or conquer—it. Jess Bravin, WSJ, 30 Oct. 2018 See More Word History Etymology Verb derivative of parley entry 2 Noun Middle English parlay "speech," borrowed from Anglo-French parlee, parly "speech, conversation, debate," probably noun derivative from feminine of parlé, past participle of parler "to speak, talk," going back to early Medieval Latin parabolāre, noun derivative of Late Latin parabola "comparison, allegory, proverb, discourse, speech" — more at parable First Known Use Verb 1576, in the meaning defined above Noun circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition parley 1 of 2 noun par·ley ˈpär-lē plural parleys : a discussion with an enemy parley 2 of 2 verb parleyed; parleying : to hold a discussion of terms with an enemy Biographical Definition Parley biographical name Peter see Samuel Griswold goodrich parleys 1 of 2 noun plural of parley 1 as in conferences a meeting featuring a group discussion held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town's zoning laws Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance conferences seminars symposiums panels symposia forums colloquies conclaves roundtables fora councils conventions panel discussions debates round-robins deliberations round tables synods congresses caucuses colloquiums colloquia convocations consistories town meetings assemblies congregations newsgroups chat rooms brainstormings 2 as in discussions an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue can we meet for an informal parley to see if we can effect a compromise? Synonyms & Similar Words discussions talks consultations debates deliberations consults meetings conversations dialogues palavers conferences confabs confabulations argumentations colloquies arguments negotiations dialogs counsel back-and-forths consultancies councils seminars symposia roundtables chats discourses argy-bargies disquisitions symposiums forums give-and-takes bull sessions chat rooms fora pourparlers skull practices raps round tables skull sessions talkathons words parleys 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of parley as in consults to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall Synonyms & Similar Words consults confabs confers talks discusses counsels palavers confabulates debates treats moots deliberates disputes bandies advises ventilates argues talks over coaches rehashes chews over guides tutors suggests hashes (over) bats (around) recommends kicks around refers (to) directs
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