| 释义 |
moderationist|mɒdəɪˈeɪʃənɪst|
[f. moderation + -ist.]
An advocate of moderation; spec., one who supports the views of the ‘moderate drinker’ as opposed to the total abstainer.
1846G. McCulloch Sobriety contrasted w. Intemp. 131 From the last resting place of every Moderationist arises a Voice..‘Beware of Moderation’. 1883League Jrnl. 20 Oct. 657/3 This is the new line of defence behind which some moderationists [sc. on the drink question] are disposed to shelter themselves. |