diplomacy UK [dɪ'pləʊ.mə.si] US [-'ploʊ-] noun uncountable ■the management of relationships between countries 外交•Diplomacy has so far failed to bring an end to the fighting.外交活动迄今未能结束那场战事。 ■approving ■skill in dealing with people without offending or upsetting them (处理人际关系的)手腕,手段•It took all her tact and diplomacy to persuade him not to resign.她使出所有计谋和手腕劝说他不要辞职。 |