
temperance
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。)
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。)