| 释义 |
in·temperate
\(ˈ)in, ən+\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English intemperat, from Latin intemperatus, from in- in- (I) + temperatus temperate — more at temperate
: not temperate: as
a. : immoderate in satisfying an appetite or passion; specifically : given to excessive use of intoxicating liquors
< an intemperate drinker >
b. : lacking temperance or moderation : excessive, inordinate, immoderate, violent
< intemperate language >
< intemperate zeal >
< intemperate attacks >
c. : not mild : extreme, inclement, severe
< intemperate weather >
< an intemperate zone >
• in·tem·per·ate·ly adverb
• in·tem·per·ate·ness noun |