
mediated
词源
源自拉丁语 'mediatus',意为'处于中间',后通过古法语 'mediat' 进入英语。
adjective
❶ 指通过中间人或媒介进行调解或传递的,常用于描述需要第三方介入的沟通或冲突解决过程。
“The dispute was resolved through a mediated negotiation.”
(这场纠纷通过调解谈判得到了解决。)
“Their conversation was mediated by a professional counselor.”
(他们的对话由专业顾问进行调解。)
verb
❶ 作为动词时,表示通过中间人或媒介进行调解或传递的行为,常用于正式或专业场合。
“The lawyer mediated between the two parties to reach a settlement.”
(律师在双方之间进行调解以达成和解。)
“He mediated the conflict between his coworkers effectively.”
(他有效地调解了同事之间的冲突。)
常见短语
mediated communication — 指通过媒介(如电话、邮件或第三方)进行的沟通,而不是面对面直接交流。
“In today's digital age, much of our communication is mediated through technology.”
(在当今数字时代,我们的许多沟通都是通过技术媒介进行的。)
mediated settlement — 通过调解达成的和解协议,通常用于法律或商业纠纷中。
“The mediated settlement allowed both companies to avoid court.”
(调解达成的和解使两家公司免于上法庭。)