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mod·er·a·tion /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/ n. | phr.
n.
1. 温和；中庸
moderation of speech and attitude 言语和态度的温和
He espouses racial moderation. 他主张种族间应互相调和妥协。
2. 缓和；减轻
the moderation of the hot weather 炎热天气的消退
3. 适度；节制
advise moderation in drinking 提倡饮酒有节制
exercise restraint and moderation 实行约束和节制
4. 【核】减速；慢化
5. [Moderations] 〈英〉牛津大学文学士学位的第一次考试
[<LME<OFr<L moderatio(n-)< moderare to control] phr. in moderation 适度地；有节制地 buy those things in moderation 适量地购买那些东西 Even if you only smoke in moderation this is a good time to stop. 即便你抽烟很有节制，也还是趁现在戒的好。 |