单词 | media |
释义 | media 1. n.pl.   1. pl. of MEDIUM.   2. (usu. prec. by the) the main means of mass communication (esp. newspapers and broadcasting) regarded collectively. Usage Use as a mass noun with a singular verb is common (e.g. the media is on our side), but is generally disfavoured (cf. AGENDA, DATA). Phrases and idioms media event an event primarily intended to attract publicity. 2. n. (pl. mediae)   1. Phonet. a voiced stop, e.g. g, b, d.   2. Anat. a middle layer of the wall of an artery or other vessel. Etymology: L, fem. of medius middle |
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