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temperance

UK //ˈtem.pər.əns//US //ˈtem.pɚ.əns//

词源

源自拉丁语 'temperantia',意为'节制'或'适度',与'temper'(调节)同源。14世纪通过古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指在饮食、饮酒等方面保持适度或节制的行为,尤指完全戒酒。强调自我控制和避免过度放纵。

“He practiced temperance by refusing all alcoholic drinks.”

(他通过拒绝所有含酒精饮料来践行节制。)

“The temperance movement in the 19th century advocated for reduced alcohol consumption.”

(19世纪的禁酒运动倡导减少酒精消费。)

❶ 指克制情绪或行为,保持冷静和平衡的状态。常用于描述性格或行为方式。

“She responded to the criticism with remarkable temperance.”

(她以惊人的克制回应了批评。)

“His temperance in difficult situations made him an excellent leader.”

(他在困难情况下的克制使他成为出色的领导者。)

同义词:moderation, self-restraint, abstinence

常见短语

temperance society — 指倡导节制饮酒或完全禁酒的组织,常见于19世纪和20世纪初。

“Her grandmother was an active member of the local temperance society.”

(她的祖母是当地禁酒协会的活跃成员。)

practice temperance — 指实际践行节制的生活方式,特别是在饮食或情绪管理方面。

“He decided to practice temperance after his health check-up.”

(体检后他决定实践节制的生活方式。)