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

• 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。
• His message about moderation and the middle class captured the attention of the press, which anointed him front-runner.
  他关于中庸和中产阶级的观点引起媒体的注意，使他成为获胜的热门人选。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• But through Yoga, we can delay or avoid these problems, this need only moderation in our life-style.
  但是通过瑜伽，我们可以延缓或者避免这些问题，我们要做的仅仅是选择一种适度的生活方式。
• Putting a great emphasis on moderation and harmony is one of the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation.
  尚“中”贵“和”是中华民族重要的传统美德之一。
• 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。
• The goal is to promote economic development conducive to political moderation.
  而这样做的目标是，促进经济向有利于政治稳健的方向发展。
• Sugar, after all, is a carbohydrate, and in moderation it is your friend and fuel.
  糖，无论如何，是一种碳水化合物；若适度食用，它是您的朋友和燃料。