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moderate

UK //ˈmɒdərət//US //ˈmɑːdərət//

词源

源自拉丁语 'moderatus',意为‘受控制的’或‘适度的’,与 'modus'(意为‘方式’或‘限度’)相关。

adjective

❶ 指程度、数量或强度处于中等水平,既不过高也不过低,常用于描述温度、速度、观点等。

“The weather today is moderate, neither too hot nor too cold.”

(今天的天气适中,既不太热也不太冷。)

“She holds moderate views on political issues.”

(她对政治问题持温和观点。)

同义词:average, medium, temperate

verb

❶ 使某事物变得不那么强烈或极端,通常用于调节情绪、行为或环境条件。

“She tried to moderate her tone during the argument.”

(她在争论中试图缓和语气。)

“The teacher moderated the discussion to keep it productive.”

(老师引导讨论以保持其有效性。)

同义词:regulate, control, temper

noun

❶ 指持温和或中间立场的人,尤其在政治或宗教领域,避免极端观点。

“He is a moderate who seeks compromise in political debates.”

(他是寻求政治辩论中妥协的温和派。)

“The party's moderates are pushing for reform.”

(该党的温和派正在推动改革。)

同义词:centrist, mediator, middle-of-the-roader

常见短语

in moderation — 表示适度或节制地做某事,常用于饮食、饮酒或其他活动。

“It's okay to drink alcohol, but only in moderation.”

(饮酒是可以的,但必须适度。)