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Moderate Eslpod Means Talking Sound Volume Podcast Word

Id ESLPod_0654_WE_0983
Episode Id ESLPod 654
Episode Title Talking About Sound and Volume
Phrase moderate
Text In this podcast, the word "moderate" means of medium size or number, not too big and not too small, or not too loud and not too quiet: "They want to buy a moderate-sized home on a quiet street." Or, "The weather report says to expect moderate rain today, so don't forget to take your umbrella." In politics, "moderate" refers to beliefs and opinions that are not too liberal or too conservative and can be accepted by most people: "Extreme candidates usually get more media coverage than moderate candidates." As a verb, "to moderate a discussion/meeting" means to guide a group of people as they discuss something, making sure that everyone gets an opportunity to speak, but that they stay focused: "A good manager knows how to moderate staff meetings effectively so that issues are discussed and decisions are made."
Topics Daily Life

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