par·ley /ˈpɑrli/
會談,談判(vi.)會談,談判(vt.)講
Par·ley n.; pl. Parleys Mutual discourse or conversation; discussion; hence, an oral conference with an enemy, as with regard to a truce.
We yield on parley, but are stormed in vain. --Dryden.
To beat a parley Mil., to beat a drum, or sound a trumpet, as a signal for holding a conference with the enemy.
Par·ley, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Parleyed p. pr. & vb. n. Parleying.] To speak with another; to confer on some point of mutual concern; to discuss orally; hence, specifically, to confer orally with an enemy; to treat with him by words, as on an exchange of prisoners, an armistice, or terms of peace.
They are at hand,
To parley or to fight; therefore prepare. --Shak.
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parley
n : a negotiation between enemies
v : discuss, as between enemies