mediate

过去式：mediated过去分词：mediated现在分词：mediating第三人称单数：mediates

1. vi. 调停,调解,斡旋 act as a peacemaker or go-between for two or more people, groups, etc. who disagree
2. vt. 居间促成（某事） bring about (sth) by doing this

• mediate ceasefire通过调解达成停火
• mediate differences通过调停解决分歧
• mediate peace经过调停实现和平

• mediate between在…之间进行调停

1. He attempted to mediate their differences.
   他试图调停他们的分歧。
2. He cooled the situation down by offering to mediate between the disputing parties.
   他提出愿为争执的双方调停，情况因此缓和下来。
3. A well-known local lawyer has been appointed to mediate between the employers and the union leaders, since they can't reach an agreement in direct talks.
   既然雇主们同工会领袖无法在直接谈判中达成协议，就指定了一位当地的名律师进行调解。
4. He tried to mediate between his colleagues and management.
   他设法在同事和管理阶层之间斡旋。
5. They may be able to mediate between parties with different interests.
   他们也许能在不同利益政党之间进行斡旋。

1. There were some mediate contacts between the two countries before their diplomatic relation was established.
   在两国外交关系建立之前, 已经有些间接的接触。