查词 - moderate

moderate

ˈmɒdərɪət adj

1 not very large or very small, very hot or very cold, very fast or very slow etc 中等的，适度的

Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous.

喝酒即使不多也会有危险。

a moderate degree of success

一定的成功

a student of moderate ability

能力一般的学生

Moderate exercise, such as walking, is recommended.

建议适度锻炼，如散步。

Bake the pie for 30 minutes in a moderate oven.

把馅饼用中火烘烤 30 分钟。

moderate to strong winds

中到大风

2 having opinions or beliefs, especially about politics, that are not extreme and that most people consider reasonable 不极端的，温和的; 稳健的;

the more moderate members of the party

党内观点较为温和的成员

a moderate politician

温和派政治家

3 staying within reasonable or sensible limits 有节制的，不过分的;

a moderate smoker

吸烟有节制的人

moderate wage demands

合理的工资要求

ˈmɒdəreɪt verb

4 to make something less extreme or violent, or to become less extreme or violent [正式] （使）和缓;（使）减轻; 节制，克制 formal

The students moderated their demands.

学生们降低了他们的要求。

He learnt to moderate his anger.

他学会了克制自己的怒火。

5 to do the work of a MODERATOR [英] 监督评分 BrE

ˈmɒdərɪət noun

6 someone whose opinions or beliefs, especially about politics, are not extreme and are considered reasonable by most people 持温和观点的人，温和派人士;

He’s coming under pressure from moderates in the party.

他正承受着来自党内温和派的压力。