mediation
/ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən/ (ame, mw)
mediation — 名詞
1. a method of settling a disagreement in which a neutral person helps both sides t
調解；調停
中立第三方協助雙方解決爭議的過程
a method of settling a disagreement in which a neutral person helps both sides talk about their views and reach a solution that everyone finds acceptable
Renata and her landlord settled their rent dispute through mediation instead of going to court.
Renata 和房東透過調解解決了租金糾紛，沒有走上法庭。
collocation: settle [dispute] through mediation
The factory workers asked for mediation when their manager refused to discuss the new schedule.
工廠員工請求調解，因為主管拒絕討論新的班表。
collocation: ask for mediation
At the mediation session, each person had thirty minutes to explain their side.
在調解會議上，每個人有三十分鐘的時間陳述己見。
A trained mediator named Chidi helped both sides find a solution they could accept.
一位名叫 Chidi 的專業調解人幫助雙方找到了他們都能接受的解決方案。
Gabriela, a mediator, helped Ramón and Imani agree on where to put their fence.
調解人 Gabriela 協助 Ramón 和 Imani 就圍牆的位置達成了共識。
- arbitration
more formal than mediation; the arbitrator makes a binding decision, while a mediator only facilitates discussion
- conciliation
similar to mediation but often focuses on restoring friendly relations between the sides
- negotiation
broader term; can happen directly between parties without a neutral third party
- confrontation
mediation seeks cooperation, while confrontation involves open conflict
- escalation
mediation aims to reduce tension; escalation increases it
文法句型
mediation + between + parties
mediation + of + dispute
through mediation
by mediation
用法筆記
Unlike arbitration, mediation does not involve a third party making a binding decision — the mediator helps the sides find their own agreement.