[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]温和;中庸 If you say that someone's behaviour shows moderation, you approve of them because they act in a way that you think is reasonable and not extreme.
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[approval]
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。
...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
If you say that someone does something such as eat, drink, or smoke in moderation, you mean that they do not eat, smoke, or drink too much or more than is reasonable.(饮食、吸烟等)适度地,有节制地
Many adults are able to drink in moderation, but others become dependent on alcohol...
许多成年人饮酒都能够适度,但是另一些人却嗜酒成性。
Fats and oils can be used in moderation.
可以适量使用脂油。
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mod·er·ation/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn; NAmEˌmɑːdəˈreɪʃn/noun[uncountable ]1the quality of being reasonable and not being extreme 适度;适中;合理◆There was a call for moderation on the part of the trade unions.有人呼吁工会保持克制。◆Alcohol should only ever be taken in moderation(= in small quantities).酒只可少量饮用。2( BrE) (in education 教育)the process of making sure that the same standards are used by different people in marking exams, etc. 评分审核制moderationmoderationsmod·er·ation/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn; NAmEˌmɑːdəˈreɪʃn/
1in moderation if you do something in moderation, such as drinking alcohol or eating certain foods, you do not do it too muchOPP to excess: Some people think drinking in moderation can prevent heart disease.2formal control of your behaviour, so that you keep your actions, feelings, habits etc within reasonable limitsmoderation in Moderation in diet is the way to good health. He encouraged moderation and toleration on religious issues.3formal reduction in force, degree, speed etc
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