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单词 media
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media

noun
 OPAL W
/ˈmiːdiə/
/ˈmiːdiə/
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  1.  
    the media
    [countable + singular or plural verb] the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet
    • the national/international media
    • The news media reported extensively on the story.
    • The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision.
    • Digital media change so quickly.
    • print/electronic/broadcast media
    • This is a story that the mainstream media refuses to cover.
    • in the media The trial was fully reported in the media.
    • Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage.
    • Rumours about her illness began in some media outlets.
    • The star has been the focus of intense media attention.
    The word media comes from the Latin plural of medium. In modern English it can be treated as either a singular or plural noun: The media has/have followed the story closely. A new plural form, medias, is also increasingly being used: The medias of several countries have been following the story. see also mainstream media, mass media, new media, social media
    Extra Examples
    • He became a media star for his part in the protests.
    • Innovations in education take place through digital media and mobile devices.
    • Rescuers and state media rushed to the disaster scene.
    • There is a perception that the government controls the media.
    • The minister will address the media on Friday afternoon.
    • He hosted lavish parties, according to media reports.
    • Music has been turned into a series of media events.
    • One story has dominated the media this week.
    • She's very different from her media image.
    • Some blame the media for propagating negative stereotypes.
    • The company is anxious to play down the media hype.
    • The event was widely covered by the mass media.
    • The local media reported rioting across the country.
    • Their PR officer handles TV, radio, and print media interviews.
    • They believe that the media is biased against them.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • mass
    • audio-visual
    • broadcast
    verb + media
    • accuse
    • blame
    • criticize
    media + verb
    • cover something
    • report something
    • portray somebody/​something (as something)
    media + noun
    • attention
    • coverage
    • interest
    preposition
    • through the media
    • via the media
    phrases
    • access to the media
    • the role of the media
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  2. plural of medium see also magnetic media, mixed media
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