During that term he was to be the property of his master, and as much a commodity of bargain and sale as an ox, or a joint-stool. 这期间,他只是主人的财产,无非是和一头公牛或一把折椅一样可以交易和出售的一件商品。
Making a bargain is the most important and crucial phase in the course of sale. 成交是推销过程中最重要、最关键的阶段。