Definition
斡旋 is a formal verb used in diplomacy and conflict resolution, meaning 'to mediate' — specifically referring to the act of intervening neutrally to help opposing parties reach an agreement. Unlike the everyday word 调解 (tiáojiě, 'to mediate a dispute'), 斡旋 carries a stronger sense of official or high-level intervention and is often seen in international news.
v.
to mediateto use one's good offices (in formal, diplomatic, or high-level conflicts)
Examples
- 斡旋，。Liánhéguó mìshūzhǎng qīnzì wò xuán, cùchéng le tínghuǒ xiéyì.The UN Secretary-General personally mediated, facilitating a ceasefire agreement.
- ，斡旋。Tā zuòwéi zhōngjiānrén, zài liǎng guó zhījiān jījí wò xuán.Acting as an intermediary, he actively mediated between the two countries.
- 斡旋，。Jīngguò duō lún wò xuán, shuāngfāng zhōngyú tóngyì tánpàn.After several rounds of mediation, both sides finally agreed to negotiate.
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