mediate /ˈmiːdɪˌeɪt/ CET6 TEM8 ( mediating, mediated, mediates )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If someone mediates between two groups of people, or mediates an agreement between them, they try to settle an argument between them by talking to both groups and trying to find things that they can both agree to. 调解

  例：

  My mom was the one who mediated between Zelda and her mom.

  我妈妈是那个调解塞尔达和她妈妈的人。

  例：

  United Nations officials have mediated a series of peace meetings between the two sides.

  联合国官员们已经调解了双方的一系列和谈。

• 2. 

  mediation N-UNCOUNT 调解

  例：

  The agreement provides for United Nations mediation between the two sides.

  该协议为联合国对双方的调解奠定了基础。