bargaining chip

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  N-COUNT In negotiations with other people, a bargaining chip is something that you are prepared to give up in order to obtain what you want. (谈判中)可以放弃的条件

  例：

  Rubio suggests that oil be used as a bargaining chip in any trade talks.

  鲁比奥建议所有贸易谈判都可放弃石油这一筹码。