[] ( parties) () one of the people or groups of people involved in a legal agreement or dispute（协议或争议的）一方，当事人◆The contract can be terminated by either party.双方均可终止合同。one of the people or organizations who are involved in doing sth together同伙；参加某项活动的一伙人◆It is a complicated operation, with many parties involved.这项经营活动十分复杂，涉及多方人员。charter party interested party related party third party working party