Moderation
[mɒdə'reɪʃ(ə)n] or ['mɑdə'reʃən]
解釋/意思:
(noun.) the action of lessening in severity or intensity; 'the object being control or moderation of economic depressions'.
(noun.) quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes.
錄入:米歇尔--From WordNet
解釋/意思:
(n.) The act of moderating, or of imposing due restraint.
(n.) The state or quality of being mmoderate.
(n.) Calmness of mind; equanimity; as, to bear adversity with moderation.
(n.) The first public examinations for degrees at the University of Oxford; -- usually contracted to mods.
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同義詞及近義詞：
n. [1]. Temperance, frugality, sobriety.[2]. Calmness, coolness, deliberateness, sedateness, mildness, equanimity, composure.
艾德琳校對
同義詞及反義詞：
SYN:Temperance, sobriety, frugality, calmness, sedateness, mildness, coolness,deliberateness
ANT:Immoderation, intemperance, hastiness, rashness, precipitation
黛拉校對
例句/造句/用法:
- He was undeniably a prosperous man, bore his drinking better than others bore their moderation, and, on the whole, flourished like the green bay-tree. 喬治·艾略特. 米德爾馬契.
- De Bracy was the first to break silence by an uncontrollable fit of laughter, wherein he was joined, though with more moderation, by the Templar. 沃爾特·司各特. 艾凡赫.
- This moderation towards those who are in error is one of the most characteristic features of Socrates in the Republic. 柏拉圖. 理想國.
- She was sensible and clever; but eager in everything: her sorrows, her joys, could have no moderation. 簡·奧斯丁. 理智與情感.
- In fact, those who know him best are continually surprised at his moderation and patience, often when there has been great provocation. 弗蘭克·路易斯·戴爾. 愛迪生的生平和發明.
- In spite of the moderation of his tone, each word he spoke had the effect of confirming Lily's resistance. 伊蒂絲·華頓. 快樂之家.
- Mr. Weller regaled himself with moderation at the nearest tavern until it was nearly dusk, and then returned to the lane without the thoroughfare. 查理斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外傳.
- I don't say that there has not been a little too much of that--I like moderation myself. 喬治·艾略特. 米德爾馬契.
- When I reflected on his crimes and malice, my hatred and revenge burst all bounds of moderation. 瑪麗·雪萊. 弗蘭肯斯坦.
- The good temper and moderation of contending factions seem to be the most essential circumstances in the public morals of a free people. 亞當·斯密. 國富論.
- It is the exemption from punishment, and not its moderation which is the cause of crime. 本傑明·佛蘭克林. 佛蘭克林自傳.
- Moderation itself! 簡·奧斯丁. 曼斯費爾德莊園.
- Rowing in moderation is very good for the pregnant lady. 歐尼斯特·海明威. 永別了,武器.
- By moderation and economy, and bringing down your wants to your income, and all that. 簡·奧斯丁. 曼斯費爾德莊園.
- There is, however, a prudent moderation to be used in studies of this kind. 本傑明·佛蘭克林. 佛蘭克林自傳.
編輯:内尔达