1796, from French diplomatie, formed from diplomate "diplomat" (on model of aristocratie from aristocrate), from Latin adjective diplomaticos, from diploma (genitive diplomatis) "official document conferring a privilege" (see diploma; for sense evolution, see diplomatic).
It is obvious to any one who has been in charge of the interests of his country abroad that the day secrecy is abolished negotiations of any kind will become impossible. [Jules Cambon, "The Diplomatist" (transl. Christopher Rede Turner), 1931]
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1. Today's Security Council resolution will be a significant success for American diplomacy.
今天的安理会决议对于美国外交而言是一次重大的成功。
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2. His government is placing its faith in international diplomacy.
他的政府对国际外交关系充满信心。
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3. Diplomacy was in his blood: his ancestors had been feudal lords.
他天生擅长交际：他的祖先曾是封建领主。
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4. The Swedes had sought his freedom through quiet diplomacy.
瑞典人通过秘密的外交手段来争取他的自由。
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5. Prince Sadruddin lavished praise on Britain's contributions to world diplomacy.
