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单词 golden mean
释义

golden mean

noun

: the medium between extremes : moderation

Synonyms

  • mean
  • medium
  • middle
  • middle ground
  • midpoint
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Example Sentences

when it comes to money, the golden mean is saving some income, while giving yourself a modest spending allowance
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Word History

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

golden mean

noun

as in middle
a middle point between extremes when it comes to money, the golden mean is saving some income, while giving yourself a modest spending allowance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • middle
  • mean
  • middle ground
  • middle of the road
  • arithmetic mean
  • midpoint
  • average
  • medium
  • norm
  • standard
  • median
  • par

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • maximum
  • minimum
  • utmost
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