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| /ˈmɒd(ə)rət/ |
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| 1 | neither very great nor very small in amount , size , strength , or degree 适中的；中等的；适度的 |
| Cook the spinach over a moderate heat. 用中火煮菠菜。 |
| moderate increase/loss/growth This month has seen a moderate increase in house prices. 本月住房价格略有上扬。 |
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| 2 | reasonable and avoiding extreme opinions or actions 合理的；不极端的；温和的 |
| She was on the moderate wing of the party. 她属于该党的温和派。 |
| The tone of his speech was quite moderate. 他说话的口吻相当温和。 |
| | 2a | doing , eating, or drinking only sensible amounts of something 有节制的；不过分的 | | a moderate drinker (=of alcohol) 饮酒有节制的人 | |
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