moderation

英 [ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn]

美 [ˌmɑːdəˈreɪʃn]

n.  适度; 适中; 合理; 评分审核制

复数：moderations　

IELTS化学

Collins.1 / BNC.11382 / COCA.10954

牛津词典

noun

• 适度；适中；合理
  the quality of being reasonable and not being extreme
  1. There was a call for moderation on the part of the trade unions.
     有人呼吁工会保持克制。
  2. Alcohol should only ever be taken in moderation (= in small quantities) .
     酒只可适量饮用。
• 评分审核制
  the process of making sure that the same standards are used by different people in marking exams, etc.

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 温和;中庸
  If you say that someone's behaviour showsmoderation, you approve of them because they act in a way that you think is reasonable and not extreme.
  1. 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。
  2. ...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
• See also:moderate

英英释义

noun

• the action of lessening in severity or intensity
  1. the object being control or moderation of economic depressions
  Synonym:mitigation
• the trait of avoiding excesses
  Synonym:temperance
• quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
  Synonym:moderateness
• a change for the better
  Synonym:easingrelief

双语例句

• You don't have to deny yourself everything that's nice when you're pregnant. Moderation is the watchword.
  怀孕时没有必要抗拒一切平时喜欢的东西。关键是要适度。
• We should drink in moderation and not so quickly.
  我们应该少喝点，也别喝太快了。
• Responsibility and moderation were to be the keynotes of their foreign policy.
  责任和克制将是他们外交政策的核心。
• It will not harm the baby if the mother drinks coffee or tea in moderation.
  如果孕妇有节制地喝咖啡或茶，是不会伤害婴儿的。
• Moderation, after all, is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.
  适度是一种美德，但适度毕竟只存在于那些被认为有选择余地的人当中。
• Moderation has to be learned; it's not a natural trait.
  中庸是必须学习的；因为它不是你天生的品质。
• Where there are moderation and patience, there is wisdom.
  哪里有克制和忍耐，哪里就有智慧。
• The sun has a positive effect on our mood, skin and health when you use it in moderation.
  合理利用阳光，对我们的心情皮肤和健康都有好处。
• Orange is one colour that would be good in moderation, avoid over-use.
  这将是一个橙色很好适中，避免过度使用。
• The new drug achieved some moderation of the pain. He has had some earaches lately.
  新药使疼痛减轻了一点。他近来耳朵有点痛。