intermediate
Definitions
Coming between two levels, stages, or extremes; in the middle.
中间的，中级的，中等程度的。
A thing or stage that comes in between; (chemistry) a compound formed midway in a reaction.
中间物，中间阶段；（化学）中间产物。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinter- (between) + medi (middle) + -ate = 'placed between.' The stage that sits in the middle — between beginner and advanced, between two points on a scale, between raw material and final product. The most everyday use is for skill level: an intermediate course is harder than basic, easier than advanced.
Root medi still carries 48 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.intermediate level中级水平
- 2.intermediate stage中间阶段
- 3.intermediate course中级课程
- 4.intermediate step中间步骤
Example Sentences
- 1.
The book is aimed at intermediate learners of English.
- 2.
Water is an intermediate step in the reaction.
- 3.
He reached an intermediate level after a year of practice.
Easily Confused
intermediate vs intermediary — intermediate (mostly adjective) describes a level or stage in the middle: intermediate level, intermediate stage. intermediary (mostly noun) is a person/agent in the middle: act as an intermediary. Stage → intermediate; person → intermediary.