| 单词 | moderate |
| 释义 | moderate moderate /ˈmɒd.ər.eɪt/ aep /ˈmɑː.də.reɪt/ verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for moderate ► C2 to (cause to) become less in size, strength, or force; to reduce something: » There have been repeated calls for the president to moderate his stance on contraception.» Weather conditions have moderated, making a rescue attempt possible.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making smaller or less , ↑Becoming and making less strong moderate /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ aep /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/ adjective (MEDIUM-SIZED) ► C1 neither small nor large but between the two; clearly within the limits of a range of possibilities: » moderate growth/inflation» He's a moderate drinker.» The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family.» Imposing sanctions is a moderate action when you consider that the alternative is military intervention.» There has been a moderate improvement in her health since she began the treatment.» We have had moderate success in changing people's attitudes.Thesaurus+: ↑Medium-sizedmoderately /-li/ adverb► C2» There's very little moderately priced housing in this area.» The company remains moderately profitable, but it is not making as much money as it should.Thesaurus+: ↑Some and quiteThesaurus+: ↑Medium-sized • • • Extra Examples:» A moderate intake of caffeine should not harm you.» Cook the sauce over a moderate heat.» They are looking for moderate economic growth.» The hotel was a moderate price.» Temperatures remained moderate throughout the day. moderate /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ aep /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/ adjective (OPINIONS) ► F0 describes opinions, especially political ones, that are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people: » The party leader is an extreme left-winger, but her deputy is more moderate in her views.Thesaurus+: ↑Politicsmoderately /-li/ adverb► C2» There's very little moderately priced housing in this area.» The company remains moderately profitable, but it is not making as much money as it should.Thesaurus+: ↑Some and quiteThesaurus+: ↑Medium-sized moderate /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ aep /ˈmɑː.dɚ-/ noun [C] ► F0 a person whose opinions, especially their political ones, are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people: » He is well-known as a moderate in the party.Thesaurus+: ↑Politics• • • Extra Examples:» The prime minister is looking towards the moderates for support.» She has always been known as a moderate.» He is a moderate when it comes to foreign policy. |
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