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。
• 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 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• In reality, you can have all three, just in moderation.
  但在现实生活中，只要学会适度，你也能三个都做到。
• Moderation is the languor and sloth of the soul, Ambition its activity and heat.
  节制是灵魂的无力和懒散，而野心却是灵魂的活跃和动力。
• 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 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。