| 单词 | moderation |
| 释义 | moderation (mɒdəreɪʃən ) 1. uncountable noun If you say that someone's behaviour shows moderation, you approve of them because they act in a way that you think is reasonable and not extreme. [approval] The United Nations Secretary General called on all parties to show moderation. ...the moderation and deep sense of responsibility which characterized their thinking. in moderation phrase If you say that someone does something such as eat, drink, or smoke in moderation, you mean that they do not eat, smoke, or drink too much or more than is reasonable. Many adults are able to drink in moderation, but others become dependent on alcohol. Fats and oils can be used in moderation. Synonyms: moderately, within reason, within limits, within bounds 2. See also moderate Quotations: Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative Moderation in all things Translations: Chinese: 适度 Japanese: 適度 |
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