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

• We should drink in moderation and not so quickly.
  我们应该少喝点，也别喝太快了。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• You can continue to eat the foods you love, but in moderation.
  你可以继续选取你喜爱的食物，不过需要适当节制。
• 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。
• Enjoy your favorite foods and drinks – in moderation.
  好好享用你最爱的食物和饮料，但请适量。
• 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。
• A slight moderation in growth, however, may bring more balanced and sustainable development.
  不过，经济增长率轻微放缓，也许会带来更平衡和更可持续的发展。
• 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。