| 词汇 | moderate |
| 释义 | moderate (noun) moderate (verb) moderate 3 ENTRIES FOUND: moderate (adjective) moderate (noun) moderate (verb) 1 moderate /ˈmɑːdərət/ adjective 1 moderate /ˈmɑːdərət/ adjective Learner's definition of MODERATE 1 a : average in size or amount : neither too much nor too little中等的；适度的 Her doctor recommended moderate exercise.医生建议她适度运动。 There were moderate levels of chemicals in the lake.这条湖的化学物质含量中等。 drinking moderate amounts of coffee适量地喝咖啡 Most of these medicines relieve mild to moderate pain.这些药物大多可缓解轻到中度的疼痛。 a family of moderate income中等收入家庭 a book of moderate length篇幅适中的书 a moderate distance适中的距离 b : neither very good nor very bad中等的 The group met with only moderate success.这个小组只取得了中等成绩。 a writer of moderate talent才能平平的作家 2 [more moderate; most moderate] : not expensive : not too high in price（价格）适中的 The hotel offers comfortable rooms at moderate prices.这家旅店房间舒适，价格适中。 3 [more moderate; most moderate] : having or expressing political beliefs that are neither very liberal nor very conservative（政治信仰）温和的，不激进的，不偏激的 Both moderate Democrats and moderate Republicans can agree on this new law.民主党和共和党中的温和派都能接受这一新的法律。 She holds a moderate position on the subject of taxes.她对税收问题持中间立场。 The group is in need of more moderate voices. [=the group needs more members who do not express extreme ideas]这一组织需要更多温和的建言者。 4 [more moderate; most moderate] a : avoiding behavior that goes beyond what is normal, healthy, or acceptable有节制的 a moderate eater [=a person who does not eat too much]吃东西有节制的人 a moderate diet有节制的饮食 He believes that moderate drinking is healthy.他认为适度饮酒有益健康。 a person of moderate habits有良好生活习惯的人 b : not showing strong emotions or excitement温和的；稳健的 She expressed herself in moderate [=calm, reasonable] language.她用温和的语言表达了自己的意见。 2 moderate /ˈmɑːdərət/ noun plural moderates 2 moderate /ˈmɑːdərət/ noun plural moderates Learner's definition of MODERATE [count] : a person whose political ideas are not extreme : a person who has moderate opinions or is a member of a moderate political group持温和政见者 Moderates from both political parties have agreed on an economic plan.两个政党中的温和派就一项经济计划达成了一致。 3 moderate /ˈmɑːdəˌreɪt/ verb moderates; moderated; moderating 3 moderate /ˈmɑːdəˌreɪt/ verb moderates; moderated; moderating Learner's definition of MODERATE 1 : to make (something) less harsh, strong, or severe or to become less harsh, strong, or severe（使）缓和，有节制，减弱 [+ object] The protesters have been unwilling to moderate their demands.抗议者一直不愿意降低要求。 [no object] The wind moderated [=lessened] after the storm.暴风雨过后，风小了。 2 : to guide a discussion or direct a meeting that involves a group of people主持（讨论或会议） [no object] She moderates at our office meetings.她负责主持我们的办公室会议。 [+ object] She moderates our discussions so that we don't argue or talk at the same time.为避免出现我们同时争辩或讲话的情况，讨论由她负责主持。 moderate a debate主持一场辩论 |
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