mediation
mediation — noun
1. a method of settling a disagreement in which a neutral person helps both sides t
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.
collocation: settle [dispute] through mediation
The factory workers asked for mediation when their manager refused to discuss the new schedule.
collocation: ask for mediation
At the mediation session, each person had thirty minutes to explain their side.
A trained mediator named Chidi helped both sides find a solution they could accept.
Gabriela, a mediator, helped Ramón and Imani agree on where to put their fence.
- 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.