英语词汇“moderate”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	moderate
释义	Contents adjective (2) moderate (MEDIUM-SIZED) moderate (OPINIONS) noun (1) moderate (1) verb (1) moderate (1) more…(1) moderately Contents adjective (3) moderate (MEDIUM) moderate (SOME) moderate (NOT EXTREME) verb (2) moderate (LOSE STRENGTH) moderate (MANAGE) more…(2) moderate moderation Contents adjective (2) moderate (1) moderate (2) verb (2) moderate (1) moderate (2) English American Business moderateadjective uk/ˈmɒd.ər.ət/us/ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/ moderate adjective (MEDIUM-SIZED) C1 neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength: The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family. moderate growth/inflation He's a moderate drinker. 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. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Medium-sized average M, m medium middle midsize moderate adjective (OPINIONS) Moderate opinions, especially political ones, are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people: The party includes both extremely conservative and moderate members. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Politics - general words a political football idiom apolitical communism con conservative leftist Leninism Lib Dem liberal Liberal Democrats politicize politics polity populism populist the National Front the Third Way Tory tour of duty usurp See more results » moderately adverb uk/ˈmɒd.ər.ət.li/us/ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət.li/ 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. moderatenoun [ C ] uk/ˈmɒd.ər.ət/us/ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/ 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. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Politics - general words a political football idiom apolitical communism con conservative leftist Leninism Lib Dem liberal Liberal Democrats politicize politics polity populism populist the National Front the Third Way Tory tour of duty usurp See more results » moderateverb [ I or T ] uk/ˈmɒd.ər.eɪt/us/ˈmɑː.də.reɪt/ C2 to (cause to) become less in size, strength, or force; to reduce something: The president may have to moderate his stance on tax cuts. Weather conditions have moderated, making a rescue attempt possible. UK specialized education to make certain that all the people marking an examination use the same standards: The marked scripts are sent away to be moderated. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Becoming and making smaller or less a nip (here) and a tuck (there) idiom attenuate axe bite bite into sth dive drain *let sth* down let up lower** make a hole in sth idiom miniaturization minimize shrink slash *strip sth* away stripped down subside tail off take a tumble idiom See more results » moderateadjective us/ˈmɑd·ər·ɪt/ moderate adjective (MEDIUM) being within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little: The rent has gone up over the years, but in moderate amounts. The company was of moderate size, with about 50 employees. moderate adjective (SOME) some, but not as much or as great as desired: There has been moderate improvement in her health since she began the treatment. moderate adjective (NOT EXTREME) (of opinions) not extreme: When she was young she was a radical, but her political views have become more moderate as she has gotten older. moderate noun [ C ] us/ˈmɑd·ər·ɪt/ Of the seven members of the committee, five were political moderates. moderation noun [ U ] us/ˌmɑd·əˈreɪ·ʃən/ My doctor advised me to eat anything I want as long as it’s in moderation. moderateverb [ I/T ] us/ˈmɑd·əˌreɪt/ moderate verb [ I/T ] (LOSE STRENGTH) to lose strength or force, or to make something less strong: [ I ] The weather prediction is for strong winds, moderating by evening. moderate verb [ I/T ] (MANAGE) to manage a public discussion: [ I/T ] The local TV anchorman is going to moderate (the debate). moderateadjective uk/ˈmɒdərət/us not very small or large but between the two: moderate growth/inflation/increase Moderate growth last year was enough to raise a profit. moderate gains/losses Investors saw moderate gains on Wall Street overnight. People on low and moderate incomes spend proportionately much more on housing. They split investments between high-yielding bonds and those of more moderate risk. not extreme: comparatively/relatively moderate Temporary lay-offs are a relatively moderate action when you consider that elsewhere whole factories have been shut. Conservatives are suspicious of the Senator's moderate views. moderateverb [ I or T ] uk/ˈmɒdəreɪt/us to become smaller or less, or to make something do this: Oil prices are expected to moderate. In the short term a rising currency helps to moderate inflation. to become less extreme, or to make something do this:** His views on some social issues had moderated over time. There have been repeated calls for the director to moderate his plans for layoffs.
随便看	pick a fight/quarrel/argument pick and choose pick and choose pick at something pick at sth pick holes in sth pick me up pick n mix pick off someone/something pick on sb pick on someone pick on someone your own size get there get this show on the road get through get through get through get through something get through sth get through sth get to get to first base get to know sb/sth get to market get to sb