diplomacy

英 /dɪˈpləʊməsi/ 　美 /dɪˈploʊməsi/

n. 外交；外交活动Managing relations between countries through discussion and negotiation.
n. 交际手腕；圆通Skill in dealing with people without upsetting them.

The two countries solved their disagreement through diplomacy.

这两个国家通过外交途径解决了分歧。

Effective diplomacy can help neighbouring countries manage shared water resources without resorting to conflict.

有效的外交能帮助邻国管理共享水资源，避免诉诸冲突。

搭配

international diplomacy 国际外交quiet diplomacy 低调外交use diplomacy 运用交际手腕

既指国家间的外交，也指避免得罪人的处事技巧。

diplomat (n.)、diplomatic (adj.)、diplomatically (adv.)