| 释义 |
so·phros·y·ne
\səˈfräsən(ˌ)ē\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Greek sōphrosynē, from sōphrōn being of sound mind, prudent, reasonable (from saos, sōs whole, safe, sound + -phrōn; akin to Greek phrēn mind) + -sȳnē, suffix used to form abstract nouns — more at thumb, frenetic
1. : temperance 2
2.
a. : self-control
b. : prudence — contrasted with hubris |