mid-14c., from Late Latin mediatorem (nominative mediator) "one who mediates," agent noun from past participle stem of mediari "to intervene, mediate," also "to be or divide in the middle," from Latin medius "in the middle" (see medial (adj.)). Originally applied to Christ, who in Christian theology "mediates" between God and man. Meaning "one who intervenes between two disputing parties" is first attested late 14c. Feminine form mediatrix (originally of the Virgin Mary) from c. 1400. Related: Mediatorial; mediatory.
实用例句
1. He always takes the role of a mediator in any dispute.
他总是在争论中充当调停人的角色.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2. He will appear in the role of mediator.
他将出演调停者.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Who will act as mediator in the dispute.
谁在争端中充当调解人?
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4. An arch-bishop has been acting as mediator between the rebels and the authorities.
一位大主教一直在叛乱分子与当局之间斡旋。
来自柯林斯例句
5. The use of a solicitor trained as a mediator would obviate the need for independent legal advice.
