middleman
/ˈmɪdlmæn/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5479 in the learning path
中间商；中介人
Definitions
n. Someone arranging deals or buying goods to sell to others.
中间商；中介人
Example
We bought directly from the farmer, avoiding the middleman.
我们直接向农民购买，绕过了中间商。
Online platforms allow small producers to reach consumers directly, reducing their dependence on a traditional middleman.
网络平台让小生产者能够直接接触消费者，减少对传统中间商的依赖。
Collocations
- cut out the middleman
- act as a middleman
Synonyms
- intermediary
- go-between
Usage tip
复数为 middlemen；中性表达可用 intermediary。
FAQ
- What does middleman mean?
- Someone arranging deals or buying goods to sell to others.
- How is middleman pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪdlmæn/, US /ˈmɪdlmæn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
