| 单词 | media |
| 例句 | media noun • the media went wild with the story of the singer's arrest:the press, the fourth estate, the news, the papers | broadcasting, publishing.USAGE media, medium Strictly speaking, the first is the plural of the second ( the media were overreacting). But media —as a shortened form of communications media —is increasingly used as a mass noun ( the media was overreacting). While that usage still makes some squeamish, it must be accepted as standard. But it's still possible (and preferable) to draw the line at medias, which has recently raised its ugly head—e.g.: “The staff will use several medias [read media ] and visuals to help get their points across.” ( Virginian-Pilot & Ledger Star [Norfolk]; Jan. 17, 1996.) Mediums is the correct plural when the sense of medium is “a clairvoyant or spiritualist”—e.g.: “Contact is initiated by the deceased, and no psychics, mediums or devices are involved.” ( St. Petersburg Times; Oct. 14, 1996.) Otherwise, the form should be avoided—e.g.: “Reporters for printed mediums [read media ] also focus criticism on television for using all-purpose experts to express an opinion on a wide variety of subjects.” ( New York Times; May 4, 1990.).Usage notes show additional guidance on finer points of English usage. |
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