moderation

[.mɔdə'reiʃən]

n. 缓和, 适度, 节制

例句与用法:

Even after sunset there was little moderation in the temperature.

甚至在日落之后,气温也不见降低。

He showed great moderation in not responding angrily to the attacks on his character.

他忍受对自己人品的攻击而不发火,表现出巨大的自我控制能力。

Some people say that drinking in moderation isn't harmful to health.

有些人说,有节制地饮酒对健康无害。

词形变化:

副词: moderately | 名词: moderateness | 动词过去式: moderated | 动词过去分词: moderated | 动词现在分词: moderating | 动词第三人称单数: moderates |

详细释义:

n.[U]

1. 温和; 稳健

moderation of attitude

温和的态度

2. 缓和; 降低

The new drug achieved some moderation of the pain.

新药使疼痛减轻了一点。

3. 适度; 节制

He does everything in moderation.

他做任何事情都很有节制。


短语词组:

in moderation

1. 适度地; 有节制地

Will alcoholic drinks be harmful if taken in moderation?

适量饮酒是否有害健康?