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/ˈmɒdəˌreɪt/ |
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1 | I/T to make something less extreme , or to become less extreme (使)和缓,减弱,减轻 |
| When Melanie came in, they moderated their language. 当梅勒妮走进来时,他们的语气变温和了。 |
| The pace of economic expansion has moderated. 经济扩张的速度已经放慢。 |
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2 | T to be in charge of a discussion between people with different opinions, especially in order to make it fair to everyone involved (尤指为公平起见)主持(讨论) |
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3 | I/T BRITISH to check that the marks given in an examination are fair and correct 核对(分数) |
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