intermediate
/ˌɪntəˈmiːdiət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-tər-ˈmē-dē-ət/ (ame, mw)
intermediate — 形容詞
- intermediatepositive
- more intermediatecomparative
- most intermediatesuperlative
1. at a level that falls between the starting stage and the expert stage within a s
中級的
介於初級與高級之間的
at a level that falls between the starting stage and the expert stage within a structured learning system or progression of steps
After finishing the beginner course, Leo signed up for an intermediate yoga class.
完成初級課程後，Leo 報名了中級瑜伽班。
collocation: intermediate + noun (class, course, level)
The textbook is designed for intermediate learners of Arabic who already know basic grammar.
這本教材是為已了解基本文法的中級阿拉伯語學習者設計的。
collocation: intermediate + learners
Rin plays piano at intermediate level — pop songs are fine, but classical pieces are hard.
Rin 的鋼琴程度處於中級——流行歌曲沒問題，但古典樂曲比較困難。
This welding course fits intermediate students — too hard for beginners, too easy for experts.
這門焊接課適合中級程度的學生——對初學者太難，對專家太簡單。
The company sorted job applicants into beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill groups for training.
公司將求職者按初級、中級和進階技能組分類，以便安排培訓課程。
文法句型
intermediate + noun
be + intermediate + between + noun phrase
用法筆記
Most often used attributively before nouns like 'level', 'class', 'course', or 'student'. Frequently appears in a three-level scale alongside 'beginner/elementary' and 'advanced'.
常見錯誤
intermediate — 名詞
1. a person who has reached a middle stage of skill or knowledge in a particular su
中級者
技能或知識處於中等程度的人
a person who has reached a middle stage of skill or knowledge in a particular subject, between a complete beginner and an expert
The language school places beginners, intermediates, and advanced speakers in separate groups.
這所語言學校把初學者、中級者和進階者分到不同的班級。
plural: intermediates as a group
Folake joined a workshop for intermediates who already knew the basics of web design.
Folake 參加了一個為已具備網頁設計基礎的中級者開設的工作坊。
The exam has three difficulty tiers so that beginners and intermediates each get appropriate questions.
考試設有三個難度級別，初學者和中級者都能拿到適合自己的題目。
Andrés described himself as an intermediate in Korean after two years of self-study.
Andrés 自學兩年韓語後，說自己算是中級程度。
- middle-level learner
Descriptive phrase rather than a single word, but expresses the same idea more clearly.
文法句型
an + intermediate
the + intermediate + of
用法筆記
Less common in everyday speech than the adjective form. When talking about people's skill levels, 'an intermediate learner' or 'at an intermediate level' sounds more natural than calling someone 'an intermediate'.
常見錯誤
2. a person who communicates between two groups or individuals to help them reach a
調解人
協助雙方溝通或達成協議的人
a person who communicates between two groups or individuals to help them reach an agreement or resolve a disagreement
The UN appointed an intermediate to facilitate talks between the warring factions.
聯合國任命了一名調解人來促成交戰各方的對話。
appointed + an + intermediate + to + infinitive
Minho acted as an intermediate between the striking factory workers and the management board.
Minho 在罷工的工廠工人與管理委員會之間擔任調解人。
act as + an + intermediate + between
Without a trusted intermediate to carry messages back and forth, the negotiations broke down quickly.
如果沒有可信賴的調解人來回傳達訊息，談判很快就破裂了。
A local elder served as an intermediate between the construction company and the nearby communities.
一位地方長老在建築公司與附近社區之間擔任調解人。
- mediator
More common and less formal than 'intermediate'; implies an active role in proposing solutions.
- go-between
Informal; someone who carries messages without necessarily facilitating agreement.
- arbitrator
More formal; someone who makes binding judgments, not just facilitates.
文法句型
act as + an + intermediate + between
用法筆記
More formal than 'go-between' but less formal than 'arbitrator'. Unlike 'arbitrator', an intermediate does not make binding decisions — they only facilitate communication.
常見錯誤
3. a substance that forms during a chemical reaction and is later used as a startin
中間體
化學反應中產生的過渡化合物
a substance that forms during a chemical reaction and is later used as a starting material to produce a more complex final product
The chemist isolated the intermediate before it could react with other compounds in the mixture.
化學家在該中間體與混合物中其他化合物反應之前將其分離出來。
passive: isolate the intermediate
This intermediate is then combined with a catalyst to produce the final pharmaceutical drug.
這個中間體隨後與催化劑結合，以生產最終的藥物。
During the synthesis, a short-lived intermediate appears between the starting materials and the end product.
在合成過程中，起始原料與最終產物之間會出現短暫存在的中間體。
Pharmaceutical companies often buy chemical intermediates from specialised manufacturers rather than making them from scratch.
製藥公司經常向專業製造商購買化學中間體，而非從頭自行生產。
- reaction intermediate
More specific; emphasises that the compound is created and consumed within a single reaction sequence.
- precursor
A compound that comes before the final product but is not necessarily created during the reaction itself.
文法句型
intermediate + in + noun phrase
intermediate + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
A technical term in chemistry and biochemistry. In industrial chemistry, intermediates are often commercially valuable compounds themselves, sold to other manufacturers for further processing.
常見錯誤
intermediate — 動詞
- intermediatepresent simple I / you / we / they
- intermediates3rd person singular
- intermediating-ing form
- intermediatedpast simple
1. to step into a disagreement or difference of opinion between two people or group
調停；介入
介入雙方之間以解決分歧
to step into a disagreement or difference of opinion between two people or groups in order to help them find a solution
A professional mediator was called in to intermediate between the union and the employer.
一名專業調解員被請來在工會與雇主之間進行調停。
intermediate + between + [party] + and + [party]
Kian tried to intermediate when two team members could not agree on the project deadline.
Kian 試圖在兩名組員對專案截止日期意見不合時介入調停。
The older villagers often intermediate in family disputes before they reach the local court.
村裡的長輩經常在家庭糾紛鬧上地方法院之前就出面調停。
Abigail asked her supervisor to intermediate between her and a colleague at the budget meeting.
Abigail 請主管在預算會議上為她與一位同事進行調停。
- ignore
To deliberately pay no attention to a conflict rather than stepping in.
文法句型
intermediate + between + noun phrase + and + noun phrase
用法筆記
Formal and less common than 'mediate' in everyday English. The pattern 'intermediate between X and Y' is the most frequent syntactic frame. Almost always intransitive — the direct object is not the dispute itself but the parties.
常見錯誤
2. to act as a messenger or link between people or groups who find it difficult to
居間協調
在溝通困難的雙方之間擔任聯繫角色
to act as a messenger or link between people or groups who find it difficult to communicate directly, passing information in both directions
The aid worker had to intermediate between the refugees and the government agencies providing supplies.
這位援助人員必須在難民與提供物資的政府機構之間進行居間協調。
intermediate + between + [group A] + and + [group B]
Stefan spent months intermediating between the research team and the local farming community.
Stefan 花了數月的時間在研究團隊與當地農民間居間協調。
progressive aspect: spent + [time] + intermediating
A diplomatic officer was assigned to intermediate between the two embassies during the sensitive negotiations.
一名外交官被指派在敏感談判期間於兩國大使館之間居間協調。
Yael's firm specialises in intermediating between tech startups and potential investors in Southeast Asia.
Yael 的公司專門在東南亞的科技新創公司與潛在投資者之間居間協調。
- liaise
Much more common in modern English, especially British English; 'liaise between departments' is standard.
- act as a go-between
An idiomatic phrase that covers the same meaning in everyday language.
文法句型
intermediate + between + noun phrase + and + noun phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from verb sense 1 (INTERVENE): this sense emphasises relaying information rather than stepping in to resolve a disagreement. The person acts as a channel of communication, not a problem-solver. Rare in modern English — 'liaise' (British) or 'act as a go-between' are far more common.