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单词 moderation
释义
moderation
mɒdərʃən ˌmɑdərˈeɪʃən
1 N-UNCOUNT 温和;中庸 If you say that someone's behaviour shows moderation, you approve of them because they act in a way that you think is reasonable and not extreme. 温和;中庸 [approval]
  • The United Nations Secretary General called on all parties to show moderation.

    联合国秘书长呼吁各方要表现出克制。

  • ...the moderation and deep sense of responsibility which characterized their thinking.

    他们的思维方式中所特有的中庸之道和强烈的责任感

If you say that someone does something such as eat, drink, or smoke in moderation, you mean that they do not eat, smoke, or drink too much or more than is reasonable.(饮食、吸烟等)适度地,有节制地
  • Many adults are able to drink in moderation, but others become dependent on alcohol.

    许多成年人饮酒都能够适度,但是另一些人却嗜酒成性。

  • Fats and oils can be used in moderation.

    可以适量使用脂油。

2 See also: moderate 
Quotations
Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative Henry Kissinger
We know what happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run down Aneurin Bevan
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