moderation
柯林斯词典
1. N-UNCOUNT 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. 节制[表赞许]
The United Nations Secretary General called on all parties to show moderation. 联合国秘书长呼吁各方要克制。
2. PHRASE If you say that someone does something such as eat, drink, or smoke in moderation, you mean that they do not eat, drink, or smoke too much or more than is reasonable. 有节制地
3. →see also moderate
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moderation /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/
剑桥词典
moderation noun [U] (REASONABLE LIMITS)
the quality of doing something within reasonable limits适度;适中;合理
You can eat whatever you want as long as it's in moderation. 你可以想吃什么就吃什么,只要适量就好。
All parties will have to show great moderation during these very difficult negotiations . 在艰难的谈判期间,所有的党派将不得不表现出极大的克制。
moderation noun [U] (REDUCTION)
formalthe fact that something becomes less in size , strength , or force
(大小、强度、力量的)减少
We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm . 直到暴风雨减弱,我们才能出航。