something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
在谈判中用于获得更好交易的有价值的东西 (zai tanpan zhong yong yu huode geng hao jiaoyi de you jiazhi de dongxi)
"His offer of a longer contract was a strong bargain chip."
"他提出的更长期合同是一个强有力的 bargain chip。" (ta tichude geng changqi hetong shi yige qiang youli de bargain chip)
to be unable to act freely because of rules or restrictions
a big and sudden improvement
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
to add something extra, especially at the end
expressing one’s own personal view
to destroy relationships or connections permanently