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moderate

释义

moderate

adjective

UK /ˈmɒd(ə)rət/

1
neither very great nor very small in amount, size, strength, or degree
Cook the spinach over a moderate heat.
moderate increase/loss/growth:
This month has seen a moderate increase in house prices.
Synonyms and related words
Not big or small in size
medium
moderate
medium-sized
2
reasonable and avoiding extreme opinions or actions
She was on the moderate wing of the party.
The tone of his speech was quite moderate.
Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable
practical
sensible
rational
1. 2a
  doing, eating, or drinking only sensible amounts of something
  a moderate drinker (=of alcohol)
  Synonyms and related words
  Sensible and reasonable
  practical
  sensible
  rational

moderate

adjective

US /ˈmɑd(ə)rət/

1
neither very great nor very small in amount, size, strength, or degree
Cook the spinach over a moderate heat.
A moderate earthquake shook the San Francisco bay area this afternoon.
We need more housing for moderate-income families.
This is a new drug for treating mild to moderate depression.
moderate increase/loss/growth:
This month has seen a moderate increase in house prices.
Synonyms and related words
Not big or small in size
medium
moderate
medium-sized
2
reasonable and avoiding extreme opinions or actions
She was in the moderate wing of the party.
The tone of his speech was quite moderate.
Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable
realistic
practical
sensible
1. 2a
  doing, eating, or drinking only sensible amounts of something
  a moderate drinker (=of alcohol)
  Synonyms and related words
  Sensible and reasonable
  realistic
  practical
  sensible

moderate

noun countable

UK /ˈmɒd(ə)rət/

Word Forms

singular	moderate
plural	moderates

1
someone whose opinions and actions are reasonable and not extreme, especially in politics
The party is deeply divided between moderates and extremists.
Synonyms and related words
Supporters of ideas, plans or people
supporter
follower
advocate

moderate

noun countable

US /ˈmɑdərət/

Word Forms

singular	moderate
plural	moderates

1
someone whose opinions and actions are reasonable and not extreme, especially in politics
The party is deeply divided between moderates and extremists.
Synonyms and related words
Supporters of ideas, plans or people
supporter
follower
advocate

moderate

verb

UK /ˈmɒdəreɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	moderate
he/she/it	moderates
present participle	moderating
past tense	moderated
past participle	moderated

1
intransitive/transitive to make something less extreme, or to become less extreme
When Melanie came in, they moderated their language.
The pace of economic expansion has moderated.
Synonyms and related words
To become, or to make something weaker
lessen
reduce
subside
2
transitive to be in charge of a discussion between people with different opinions, especially in order to make it fair to everyone involved
Synonyms and related words
To be in charge
control
govern
watch over
3
intransitive/transitive educationBritishto check that the marks given in an examination are fair and correct
Synonyms and related words
General words for exams and taking exams
assessment
borderline
candidate

moderate

verb

US /ˈmɑdəˌr(e)ɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	moderate
he/she/it	moderates
present participle	moderating
past tense	moderated
past participle	moderated

1
intransitive/transitive to make something less extreme, or to become less extreme
When Melanie came in, they moderated their language.
The pace of economic expansion has moderated.
Synonyms and related words
To become, or to make something weaker
weaken
lessen
reduce
2
transitive to be in charge of a discussion between people with different opinions, especially in order to make it fair to everyone involved
Michael Kinsley moderated a debate on trade with China.
Synonyms and related words
To be in charge
control
govern
watch over

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