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hiromichi
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 Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:30 am Post subject: intermediaries |
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What does the captioned word below mean?
The statement came six days after The New York Times quoted the scientist, James E. Hansen, as saying he was threatened with "dire consequences" if he continued to call for prompt action to limit emissions of heat-trapping gases linked to global warming. He and intermediaries in the agency's 350-member public-affairs staff said the warnings came from White House appointees in NASA headquarters.
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Philo Kevetch
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:48 am Post subject: intermediaries |
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Hiromichi -
As a new poster on this board, I am quite willing to try to help posters with their study of English.
However, after reviewing your previous posts, I suspect that you might be taking unfair advantage of the generosity of the participants of this board.
Are you working as a translator and using this board as a resource? |
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hiromichi
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 4:14 am Post subject: |
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I do not understand what you say. I am studying English. When I read English materials and find something difficult to understand, I post. If I occupy so much space in this board, a restriction of posting in point of number per day should be made. AND I will make it very clear that I have no intention of using this site to any commercial purposes or to my personal profits! I never accept indecent GUESS WORK. PERIOD!
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Katherine Spiegel
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 5:39 am Post subject: |
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the expression 'dire consequences' means that these consequences are very serious.
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hiromichi
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 5:52 am Post subject: |
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Katherine Spiegel, Thank you, but my question is about "intermediaries" in the context.
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Katherine Spiegel
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Oops... pardon, Hiromichi... Here is the correct answer...:
intermediary (plural: intermediaries)- a person or an organization that helps other people or organizations to make an agreement by being a means of communication between them (syn.: mediator, go-between)
Cheers.
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hiromichi
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you very much.
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