intercession

• 名词，指替他人求情、调解或代祷的行为，常用于为他人向权威求情或在宗教中为他人向神祈求。

A noun referring to the act of intervening on behalf of another, often through prayer or mediation in a dispute.

1. Prayer on behalf of othersB2formal

   The act of praying to God for the benefit of another person or group.

   代祷

   • The priest offered intercession for the sick and suffering.
   • Many believers practice intercession as a form of spiritual support.
   • Her intercession on behalf of the community was deeply moving.
   • They held a special service of intercession for peace.

   同义词entreatypetitionpleadingprayersupplication

   反义词condemnationcursedenunciationimprecation

2. Mediation or interventionC1formal

   The act of intervening or mediating in a dispute or conflict to help resolve it.

   调解或干预

   • The diplomat's intercession helped prevent a war.
   • He thanked the lawyer for her intercession in the legal matter.
   • Without the intercession of a neutral party, the negotiations would have failed.
   • The union requested intercession from the labor board.

   同义词arbitrationinterpositioninterventionmediationnegotiationreconciling

   反义词aggravationincitementprovocation