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non-negotiable

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˌnon-neˈgotiable adjective  1 SCLa non-negotiable principle or belief is one that you refuse to discuss or change 不可谈判的,无商量余地的;不能更改的 He emphasized that the government’s anti-nuclear position was non-negotiable. 他强调政府的反核立场是不可动摇的。2. BFBa cheque, bond etc that is non-negotiable can only be exchanged for money by the person whose name is on it 〔支票、债券等〕不可转让的
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non-negotiableThe price is non-negotiable.Presenting a piece of information as given suggests that it is already established and agreed and is therefore non-negotiable.Among the non-negotiable events to be expected during the decade are earthquakes.
From Longman Business Dictionarynon-negotiableˌnon-neˈgotiable adjective1FINANCEBANKINGif a financial document such as a cheque is non-negotiable, it cannot be used by the person or organization receiving it to pay a third person or organization. CROSSED CHEQUEs are non-negotiable2if someone says that a demand, condition etc is non-negotiable, they mean that they are not willing to accept other suggestions, conditions etcTo think we can compromise on raising the fuel tax is wrong; it’s non-negotiable. opposite negotiable
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non-negotiable
ˌnon-neˈgotiable adjective
1. a non-negotiable principle or belief is one that you refuse to discuss or change:
    He emphasized that the government’s anti-nuclear position was non-negotiable.
2. a cheque, bond etc that is non-negotiable can only be exchanged for money by the person whose name is on it


non-negoti·ableBrE /ˌnɒn nɪˈɡəʊʃiəbl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌnɑːn nɪˈɡoʊʃiəbl/ 🔊 adjectivethat cannot be discussed or changed 不可谈判解决的;无法改变的(of a cheque, etc. 支票等) that cannot be changed for money by anyone except the person whose name is on it 只限本人使用的;禁止转让的 OPP negotiable


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