1590s, "businessman," from Latin negotiator "one who carries on business by wholesale," from negotiatus, past participle of negotiari (see negotiation). Meaning "one who carries on negotiations" is from c. 1600.
权威例句
1. He is polished, charming, articulate and an excellent negotiator.
他文雅、迷人、能言善辩,是一名优秀的谈判人。
2. Their chief negotiator turned his critical eye on the United States.
他们的首席谈判代表以批判的眼光看美国。
3. He's a self-assured, confident negotiator.
他是一个胸有成竹、充满信心的谈判者。
4. They have placed great trust in him as a negotiator.
他们完全信赖他进行谈判.
5. The negotiator acted as liaison between labour and management.