Mediating high-stakes disagreement

Vocabulary in this set

Practice this topic in Chinese: Mediating high-stakes disagreement.

1. 双方立场看似不相容，是因为它们保护的是不同的价值。

   Phrase

   The positions appear incompatible because they protect different goods.

   双方立场看似不相容，是因为它们保护的是不同的价值。

2. 一方担心眼前伤害，另一方担心不可逆转的长期损失。

   Phrase

   One side fears immediate harm; the other, an irreversible long-term loss.

   一方担心眼前伤害，另一方担心不可逆转的长期损失。

3. 我建议先承认两种风险，再讨论哪一种更优先。

   Phrase

   I suggest acknowledging both risks before discussing their priority.

   我建议先承认两种风险，再讨论哪一种更优先。

4. 我们可以先就双方都不愿突破的保障底线达成一致。

   Word

   We could first agree on the safeguards that neither side wants to breach.

   我们可以先就双方都不愿突破的保障底线达成一致。

5. 这不会消除分歧，但能让分歧变得可以协商。

   Phrase

   That does not eliminate the disagreement, but it makes it negotiable.

   这不会消除分歧，但能让分歧变得可以协商。