| 单词 | moderate |
| 释义 | moderate Word forms: moderates, moderating , moderated pronunciation note: The adjective and noun are pronounced (mɒdərət ). The verb is pronounced (mɒdəreɪt ). 1. adjective Moderate political opinions or policies are not extreme. He was an easygoing man of very moderate views. Both countries have called for a moderate approach to the use of force. Synonyms: mild, reasonable, controlled, limited 2. adjective You use moderate to describe people or groups who have moderate political opinions or policies. ...a moderate Democrat. ...the moderate wing of the army. A moderate is someone with moderate political opinions. If he presents himself as a radical, he risks scaring off the moderates. 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You use moderate to describe something that is neither large nor small in amount or degree. While a moderate amount of stress can be beneficial, too much stress can exhaust you. ...moderate exercise. Synonyms: reasonable, average, acceptable, within reason moderately adverb [usually ADVERB adjective/-ed, oft ADVERB after verb] Both are moderately large insects. I don't smoke and I drink only moderately. 4. adjective A moderate change in something is a change that is not great. Most drugs offer either no real improvement or, at best, only moderate improvements. moderately adverb [ADVERB after verb] Share prices on the Tokyo Exchange declined moderately. Synonyms: reasonably, rather, quite, fairly 5. verb If you moderate something or if it moderates, it becomes less extreme or violent and easier to deal with or accept. They are hoping that once in office he can be persuaded to moderate his views. [VERB noun] Amongst relief workers, the immediate sense of crisis has moderated somewhat. [VERB] Without Westcott's moderating influence, Mathers's autocratic manner became unbearable. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: soften, control, calm, temper moderation (mɒdəreɪʃən ) uncountable noun A moderation in food prices helped to offset the first increase in energy prices. [+ of/in] Synonyms: restraint, justice, fairness, composure Collocations: moderate a policy Instead of reconnecting politicians with people, the main result was to put already moderate policy ideas into a blender until they emerged smooth and pointless. Times, Sunday Times Under his direction, the organization adhered to a moderate policy demanding free elections and the removal of foreign military bases. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In a proportional representation system, lesser parties can moderate policy since they are not usually eliminated from government. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The leadership for moderate policies exists - but are the voters interested? Times, Sunday Times We wait in vain for a knight in shining armour with moderate policies and inclusive vision to emerge, to save us and the country at large from these demagogues. Times, Sunday Times Just climbing stairs at a moderate pace burns seven calories a minute. Times, Sunday Times After a hiatus, the flow of recordings continued, although at a more moderate pace. Times, Sunday Times When you have finished, cool down by walking, swimming or cycling at a moderate pace for five minutes. Times, Sunday Times Run, walk or cycle hard for 40 seconds then at a moderate pace for 60 seconds, repeat 8 times. Times, Sunday Times Run or walk at a moderate pace for 10 min, adding two 20-sec bursts of speed. Times, Sunday Times After major surgery, such as knee replacements and abdominal operations, men were 27 per cent more likely to report at least moderate pain. Times, Sunday Times Mild to moderate pain including headaches, toothache, muscle/joint or period pain or to reduce high temperature associated with colds or flu. The Sun Men were 27 per cent more likely to report at least moderate pain after surgery such as a knee replacement or abdominal operation. Times, Sunday Times The person may also have chills and a high fever along with moderate pain and swelling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its venom causes moderate pain and swelling to humans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It isn't obvious what sort of moderate party would emerge. Times, Sunday Times However, with its dissolution in 1933 he had planned with others to form a new moderate party. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, it was seen as a moderate party with a flavor for young radical intellectuals and socialists. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He did not desire revolution, but reform; and thus he became the leader of a moderate party, and the steady opponent not only of despotism but of democracy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He became known as a moderate politician who opposed capital punishment and restrictions on immigration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Moderate politicians gained ground in recent elections, and attacks on fashion can be seen as an attempt by hardliners to reassert themselves. Times, Sunday Times Moderate politicians of all colours confidently predicted that growth could rescue the poor without too much state intervention. Times, Sunday Times The 19 countries that use the euro are enjoying a moderate recovery. Times, Sunday Times This also projects a moderate recovery in 2010, but forecasts that growth thereafter will be slower than in more normal recoveries. Times, Sunday Times The market staged a moderate recovery last year amid a shortage of properties for sale, but in recent months more homes have been put up for sale, pushing down prices. Times, Sunday Times In trials, half of all smokers scored under three, a moderate risk. The Sun The moderate risk default fund has returned 34 per cent since launch and typical charges are a 0.25 per cent-a-year fee plus £1.25 a month. Times,Sunday Times What about those at moderate risk (10-19 per cent over 10 years) who make up a fifth of the population over 40, many of whom are perfectly healthy? Times, Sunday Times Sometimes the name of the fund will tell at least part of the story — 'moderate risk' or 'annuity default arrangement', for example. Times, Sunday Times Invest savings in equity funds, which pose a moderate risk but offer better growth potential than cash accounts. Times, Sunday Times On political issues he takes a more moderate stance than other democrats. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Through his moderate stance, he displeased the reactionary powers then on the rise. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A political idealist who supported democracy and pacifism, his moderate stance on most issues caused many of his followers to desert him. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite a quiet, modest manner, and his politically moderate stance, he was a witty, often scathing speaker. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, there was a price to pay for this moderate stance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The first film was a moderate success and earned broadly positive reviews. Times, Sunday Times Delusions of grandeur have not been matched with even moderate success. Times,Sunday Times It has had moderate success. Times, Sunday Times I've had moderate success by using crushed eggshells alongside my slug pellets (thank you to all the readers who wrote in), but all - and more - suggestions are most welcome. Times, Sunday Times I have worked on my voice control for years with only moderate success, trying to become more conscious when the drops occur and strengthening my diaphragm. Christianity Today He now gets things off his chest as they arise, and in a moderate tone of voice. Times, Sunday Times They include how to moderate tone of voice and use gestures. Times, Sunday Times Dropping his incendiary language for a more moderate tone, the president largely succeeded in winning over a sceptical crowd with a speech that several said was both populist and smart. Times, Sunday Times He sings and speaks in a moderate tone of voice, never moves more than fairly quickly, and never hits the audience over the head with a joke. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Those displaying 'concerning behaviour' are monitored by police, their parents are alerted and some are provided with mentors with moderate views. Times, Sunday Times There his moderate views attracted derision. Times,Sunday Times This viewpoint asserts that moderate views are bolstered by drawing influences from the extremes of the political spectrum. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More moderate views were more common in younger professors, although also in this age group liberals were several times more common than conservatives. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There could scarcely be a more vivid illustration of how far the party has jettisoned its own traditions along with the sensibilities of moderate voters. Times, Sunday Times The hostility to outsiders - especially when combined with tough language on welfare - sends a chill down moderate voters' spines. Times, Sunday Times A heavyweight reformist on the ballot would have guaranteed a sizeable turnout among moderate voters. Times, Sunday Times She previously gained a reputation for appealing to moderate voters despite a conservative track record. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was intended to be a liberal centrist party, encompassing moderate voters from both the centre-left and the centre-right. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The most embarrassing blows have landed from rivals in the moderate wing of his party. Times, Sunday Times The reshuffle could have been a moment for the moderate wing of the party, but they fluffed it. Times, Sunday Times The moderate wing of the party appears ready to surrender to despondency. Times, Sunday Times He sympathized with the moderate wing of the party and was sharply critical of the radicals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Founded in 1912, it represented the more moderate wing of the labour movement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 适度的 Japanese: 適度の |
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