English Dictionary

mediate

/ˈmidieɪt/

verb

(transitive) To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.

He was able to mediate the dispute between the two parties.

意味（1）

(transitive) To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.

Negotiators managed to mediate a ceasefire.

意味（2）

(intransitive) To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.

Nay, replied Charles, gravely, this is carrying your anger too far. Allow me to mediate between you. I must entreat, nay, I command, the Lady Francesca's presence.

意味（3）

To divide into two equal parts.

Space from the elevation of one Foot, to the same Foot set down again, mediated by a step of the other Foot a Pace […]

意味（4）

To act as an intermediary causal or communicative agent; to convey.

[A]s much as language in our modern technological world is mediated through the written word, quantitatively spoken language still reigns supreme.

意味（5）

To act as a spiritualistic medium.