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

• However, I eat red meat in moderation for one very good reason& it makes me stink!
  不过，我会适量的吃红肉，因为吃多了会让我很臭！
• 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。
• 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。
• We should drink in moderation and not so quickly.
  我们应该少喝点，也别喝太快了。
• 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 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。