| 释义 |
in·ter·me·di·ary
I. \|intə(r)|mēdēˌerē, -ri, chiefly Brit -mējər- or -mēdyər-\ adjective
Etymology: probably from French intermédiaire, from Latin intermedius + French -aire -ary
1. : lying, coming, or done between : intermediate
< intermediary distribution of perishable products >
< importing and other intermediary trades >
2. : acting or capable of acting between others as a mediator
< intermediary agent >
II. noun
(-es)
Etymology: probably from French intermédiaire, from intermédiaire, adjective
1. : one that is intermediate:
a. : mediator, interagent, go-between
< intermediary between the people and God >
b. : something that serves as a medium or means : mediating agency
2. : an intermediate form, stage, or product |