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单词 intemperance
释义 in·temperance
\(ˈ)in, ən+\ noun
Etymology: Middle English intemperaunce, from Latin intemperantia, from intemperant-, intemperans intemperate (from in- in- (I) + temperant-, temperans temperate, from present participle of temperare to temper, regulate) + -ia -y — more at temper
1. : inclemency or severity especially of weather
2.
 a. : excess or lack of moderation in an action
  < much intemperance of statement in the current condemnation of our education — F.N.Robinson >
  and especially in satisfying an appetite or passion; specifically : habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
 b. : an intemperate act
  < these daily intemperances were disquieting, because men can't talk themselves into permanent rages — New World >
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