An experienced diplomat was called in to mediate the territorial dispute between the two neighboring countries.
一位经验丰富的外交官被召来调解两个邻国之间的领土争端。
Which choice best defines “mediate”?
B — Settle differences by working with both sides. “mediate” means settle differences by working with both sides.
Which word means “settle differences by working with both sides”?
D — mediate. “mediate” means settle differences by working with both sides.
mediate — settle differences by working with both sides. In Chinese: 调解，调停.
mediate is pronounced /ˈmiːdieɪt/.
An experienced diplomat was called in to mediate the territorial dispute between the two neighboring countries. (一位经验丰富的外交官被召来调解两个邻国之间的领土争端。)
arbitrate, intervene, negotiate — all close in meaning to mediate (settle differences by working with both sides).
agitate, provoke — each the opposite of mediate (settle differences by working with both sides).
Yes. mediate is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
mediate (mediate or resolve a dispute)