mediate
Significado: To intervene in a dispute between others in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation, without imposing a binding decision.
Mediate implies a lighter touch than arbitrate — the mediator facilitates dialogue rather than delivering a verdict. It is the standard term in family law, workplace relations, and international diplomacy. In scientific writing, 'mediate' also means to act as an intermediary mechanism — 'the effect is mediated by hormone levels.' This technical sense is increasingly common in medical and psychological research.
Ejemplos
- The ambassador was asked to mediate between the two factions before tensions escalated further. 大使被要求在紧张局势进一步升级之前,在两派之间进行调解。Se pidió al embajador que mediara entre las dos facciones antes de que las tensiones se agravaran.大使は緊張がさらにエスカレートする前に両派閥の間を調停するよう要請された。대사는 긴장이 더 고조되기 전에 양 진영 간을 조정해 달라는 요청을 받았다.
- A trained counsellor mediated the discussions between the estranged couple over custody arrangements. 一位受过训练的咨询师调解了这对分居夫妇关于监护权安排的讨论。Un orientador cualificado medió en las conversaciones entre la pareja separada sobre los acuerdos de custodia.訓練を受けたカウンセラーが、別居中の夫婦の親権取り決めに関する話し合いを仲介した。훈련된 상담사가 별거 중인 부부의 양육권 합의에 관한 논의를 중재했다.
- Research suggests that the relationship between poverty and poor health is mediated by access to nutritious food. 研究表明,贫困与健康不良之间的关系是以获取营养食品的渠道为中介的。Los estudios sugieren que la relación entre pobreza y mala salud está mediada por el acceso a alimentos nutritivos.研究は、貧困と健康不良の関係が栄養のある食品へのアクセスによって媒介されていることを示唆している。연구에 따르면 빈곤과 건강 악화의 관계는 영양가 있는 식품에 대한 접근성에 의해 매개되는 것으로 나타났다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: professional, academic, journalism
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From late Latin mediatus, past participle of mediare (to be in the middle, to intervene), from Latin medius (middle). Entered English in the late 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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