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Deal

dil
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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交易, 协议, 处理, 分发, 重要事情

Deal meanings in Chinese

交易

Example:
They made a deal to sell the house.
他们达成了出售房子的交易。
The two companies struck a deal.
这两家公司达成了一项交易。
Usage: formalContext: Business and commerce
Note: In a business context, a 'deal' often refers to an agreement or arrangement between parties, typically involving a transaction.

协议

Example:
We need to reach a deal before the deadline.
我们需要在截止日期之前达成协议。
The deal was signed by both parties.
协议已由双方签署。
Usage: formalContext: Legal and formal agreements
Note: This meaning emphasizes the formal aspect of agreements, often used in legal contexts.

处理

Example:
I can deal with that issue later.
我可以稍后处理那个问题。
How do you deal with stress?
你是如何处理压力的?
Usage: informalContext: Personal management and problem-solving
Note: In this context, 'deal' refers to handling or managing a situation or problem.

分发

Example:
He dealt the cards for the game.
他为游戏发牌。
She dealt with the customers at the front desk.
她在前台处理客户。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Games and customer service
Note: This meaning involves the act of distributing or handing out items, typically cards or responsibilities.

重要事情

Example:
It's a big deal for me to graduate.
对我来说,毕业是一件大事。
Don't make a big deal out of nothing.
不要小题大做。
Usage: informalContext: Personal significance and importance
Note: Here, 'deal' refers to the significance or importance of an event or situation.

Deal's synonyms

Agreement

An agreement refers to a mutual understanding or arrangement reached between parties.
Example: They reached an agreement on the terms of the contract.
Note: While a deal often involves an exchange or transaction, an agreement focuses more on reaching a common understanding or consensus.

Transaction

A transaction refers to a business deal or exchange of goods, services, or money.
Example: The company finalized the transaction to acquire the new property.
Note: Transaction is more specific to business exchanges, whereas deal can have a broader application.

Arrangement

An arrangement is a plan or agreement made between parties for a specific purpose.
Example: They made an arrangement to meet at the café next week.
Note: Arrangement implies a planned agreement or understanding, whereas deal can be more spontaneous or formal.

Pact

A pact is a formal agreement or treaty between parties, often involving promises or commitments.
Example: The two countries signed a pact to increase trade relations.
Note: Pact typically implies a formal or official agreement, while deal can be more informal or flexible.

Deal expressions, common phrases

deal with

To handle or manage a situation, person, or problem.
Example: I have to deal with a difficult client today.
Note: Expands the meaning of 'deal' to include managing or addressing something.

big deal

Something that is not important or significant.
Example: So what if I made a mistake? It's not a big deal.
Note: Emphasizes the lack of importance compared to the standard meaning of 'deal.'

make a deal

To reach an agreement or arrangement with someone.
Example: The two companies made a deal to collaborate on the project.
Note: Involves reaching an agreement or compromise, extending beyond the basic meaning of 'deal.'

raw deal

An unfair or unfavorable situation or treatment.
Example: She felt like she got a raw deal in the settlement.
Note: Describes a specifically negative or unjust type of 'deal.'

deal breaker

Something that prevents an agreement or arrangement from being made.
Example: His refusal to compromise on that issue was a deal breaker for the negotiation.
Note: Highlights a particular issue or condition that can completely halt an agreement, going beyond the basic sense of 'deal.'

done deal

Something that is completed or finalized, especially an agreement.
Example: The contract is signed, it's a done deal.
Note: Indicates the completion or finality of a situation, beyond the initial meaning of 'deal.'

sweetheart deal

An especially favorable or advantageous agreement.
Example: The exclusive partnership seemed like a sweetheart deal for both parties.
Note: Refers to an exceptionally good or beneficial type of 'deal.'

Deal everyday (slang) expressions

dealio

A slang term used to ask about or discuss something.
Example: Hey, what's the dealio with that new project?
Note: Slang term derived from 'deal', used informally and casually.

big dealio

An exaggerated form of 'dealio' to emphasize the importance or significance of something.
Example: So, what's the big dealio about this restaurant everyone's talking about?
Note: Intensified version of 'dealio' with added emphasis.

deal-breaker

A specific factor or condition that causes an agreement or relationship to fail.
Example: His refusal to compromise on the budget was a deal-breaker for the team.
Note: Derived from 'deal', specifically refers to a factor that leads to the termination of an agreement.

deal with it

Accepting and coping with a situation regardless of one's feelings.
Example: I don't like the new policy, but I guess I'll have to deal with it.
Note: While containing 'deal', the phrase focuses on accepting and managing a situation rather than negotiating or making an agreement.

done-deal

An agreement or decision that is final and binding.
Example: Once she signs the contract, it's a done deal.
Note: Derived from 'deal', signifies a completed agreement or decision.

no biggie

Indicating that something is not a problem or is of little significance.
Example: You forgot to bring the materials? No biggie, we can manage without them.
Note: While not directly related to 'deal', it is a casual way of downplaying an issue or concern.

wheel and deal

Engaging in complex negotiations or transactions to achieve favorable outcomes.
Example: He's always wheeling and dealing to get the best prices for his products.
Note: The phrase refers to a more strategic and possibly scheming approach to making deals, involving skillful negotiation and maneuvering.

Deal - Examples

Deal or no deal?
交易还是不交易
They made a deal to split the profits.
他们达成了一项分成利润的交易
The company offered a great deal on their new product.
公司对他们的新产品提供了一个很好的交易

Deal grammar

Deal - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: deal
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): deals
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): deal
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): dealt
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): dealt
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): dealing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): deals
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): deal
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): deal
Syllables, Separation and Stress
deal Contains 1 syllables: deal
Phonetic transcription: ˈdēl
deal , ˈdēl (The red syllable is stressed)

Deal - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
deal: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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