| 释义 |
† preˈmediate, v. Obs. rare.
[f. obs. F. prémédier, f. L. præ before, in front + mediārī to mediate.]
a. intr. To be a mediator or intermediary.
b. trans. To mediate in (a dispute, etc.); to plead or advocate (a cause).
1530Palsgr. 664/2, I premedyate for him, I am meane for one, je premedie. It shall be no wysedome to put thyselfe to moche in prease tyll thou have some body to premedyat thy cause. 1847–78Halliwell, Premediate, to advocate one's cause. |