1 moderate /ˈmɑːdərət/ adjective Learner's definition of MODERATE
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a : average in size or amount : neither too much nor too little中等的；适度的 -
Her doctor recommended moderate exercise.医生建议她适度运动。
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There were moderate levels of chemicals in the lake.这条湖的化学物质含量中等。
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drinking moderate amounts of coffee适量地喝咖啡
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Most of these medicines relieve mild to moderate pain.这些药物大多可缓解轻到中度的疼痛。
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a family of moderate income中等收入家庭
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a book of moderate length篇幅适中的书
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a moderate distance适中的距离
b : neither very good nor very bad中等的 2
[more moderate; most moderate] : not expensive : not too high in price（价格）适中的 3
[more moderate; most moderate] : having or expressing political beliefs that are neither very liberal nor very conservative（政治信仰）温和的，不激进的，不偏激的 -
Both moderate Democrats and moderate Republicans can agree on this new law.民主党和共和党中的温和派都能接受这一新的法律。
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She holds a moderate position on the subject of taxes.她对税收问题持中间立场。
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The group is in need of more moderate voices. [=the group needs more members who do not express extreme ideas]这一组织需要更多温和的建言者。
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a : avoiding behavior that goes beyond what is normal, healthy, or acceptable有节制的 -
a moderate eater [=a person who does not eat too much]吃东西有节制的人
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a moderate diet有节制的饮食
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He believes that moderate drinking is healthy.他认为适度饮酒有益健康。
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a person of moderate habits有良好生活习惯的人
b : not showing strong emotions or excitement温和的；稳健的 2 moderate /ˈmɑːdərət/ noun plural moderates
plural moderates
Learner's definition of MODERATE
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: a person whose political ideas are not extreme : a person who has moderate opinions or is a member of a moderate political group持温和政见者 3 moderate /ˈmɑːdəˌreɪt/ verb moderates; moderated; moderating
moderates; moderated; moderating
Learner's definition of MODERATE
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: to make (something) less harsh, strong, or severe or to become less harsh, strong, or severe（使）缓和，有节制，减弱 [+ object]
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: to guide a discussion or direct a meeting that involves a group of people主持（讨论或会议） [no object]
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