diplomacy
n[U]
1 management of relations between countries by each country´s representatives abroad; skill in this 外交; 外交手段; 外交手腕; 外交术
International problems must be solved by diplomacy, not war. 国际问题应通过外交途径来解决, 不应诉诸战争.
2 art of or skill in dealing with people; tact 处理人际关系的方法、 技巧; 交际手腕; 处世之道.