intemperate
/ɪnˈtempərət/adjective
1- having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate放纵的, 失控的; 无节制的:
intemperate outbursts concerning global conspiracies.
有关全球性阴谋的冲动无节制爆发性言论。
1.1
- given to or characterized by excessive indulgence, especially in alcohol过度放纵的(尤指酗酒的):
an intemperate social occasion.
纵情欢乐的社交场合。
派生词
intemperance
nounintemperately
adverbintemperateness
noun词源
late Middle English (in the sense 'inclement'): from Latin intemperatus, from in- 'not' + temperatus (see TEMPERATE).