Definition of bargain

bargainnoun

sự mặc cả, sự giao kèo mua bán

/ˈbɑːɡ(ɪ)n/

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The word "bargain" has its roots in Old French, derived from the word "barat," which means "bribe" or "corrupt." This Old French word is thought to have originated from the Latin phrase "baratrum," meaning "bribery" or "corruption." In Middle English, the word "bargain" referred to the act of bribing or corrupting, often in a negative sense. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to encompass the idea of making a deal or agreement, often with a sense of compromise or negotiation. Today, a bargain typically refers to a mutually beneficial agreement or a favorable price for goods or services. Despite its origins, the word "bargain" is now widely used to describe a positive and desirable outcome.

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a thing bought for less than the usual price

một thứ được mua với giá thấp hơn giá thông thường

Example:
  • I picked up a few good bargains in the sale.

    Tôi đã chọn được một vài món hời tốt trong đợt giảm giá.

  • The car was a bargain at that price.

    Chiếc xe là một món hời ở mức giá đó.

  • bargain prices

    giá hời

an agreement between two or more people or groups, to do something for each other

sự thỏa thuận giữa hai hay nhiều người hoặc nhóm, để làm điều gì đó cho nhau

Example:
  • He and his partner had made a bargain to tell each other everything.

    Anh và đối tác đã thỏa thuận sẽ kể cho nhau nghe mọi chuyện.

  • I've done what I promised and I expect you to keep your side of the bargain (= do what you agreed in return).

    Tôi đã thực hiện những gì tôi đã hứa và tôi hy vọng bạn sẽ giữ đúng thỏa thuận của mình (= đáp lại những gì bạn đã đồng ý).

  • Finally the two sides struck a bargain (= reached an agreement).

    Cuối cùng hai bên đã đạt được thỏa thuận (= đạt được thỏa thuận).

  • I'll make a bargain with you.

    Tôi sẽ thương lượng với bạn.

  • Her part of the bargain was to look after the car.

    Phần thỏa thuận của cô là trông coi chiếc xe.

Idioms

drive/strike a hard bargain
to argue in an aggressive way and force somebody to agree on the best possible price or arrangement
into the bargain
also; as well
  • Volunteers learn a lot and enjoy themselves into the bargain.
  • He's very strong and completely fearless into the bargain.
  • strike a bargain/deal (with somebody/something)
    to make an agreement with somebody in which both sides have an advantage
  • Perhaps we could strike a bargain.
  • The United States has struck a historic deal with India.