temperance

uncountable

A noun referring to moderation, self-restraint, or abstinence, especially in relation to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее умеренность, самоограничение или воздержание, особенно в отношении употребления алкогольных напитков.esSustantivo que denota moderación, autocontrol o abstinencia, especialmente en el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas.frNom désignant la modération, la retenue ou l'abstinence, en particulier dans la consommation de boissons alcoolisées, ainsi que la vertu de tempérance.deSubstantiv, das Mäßigung, Selbstbeherrschung oder Enthaltsamkeit bezeichnet, besonders den Verzicht auf Alkohol.ptSubstantivo que designa moderação, autocontrole ou abstinência, especialmente em relação ao consumo de bebidas alcoólicas.zh名词，指节制、自制或克制，尤指在饮酒方面的节制或戒酒。arاسم يدل على الاعتدال وضبط النفس والامتناع، ولا سيما الامتناع عن تناول المشروبات الكحولية.

1. Moderation in behavior C1 formal

   The practice of self-restraint and moderation in actions, emotions, or desires.

   • He practiced temperance in all aspects of his life.
   • Temperance is a virtue often praised in philosophical texts.
   • She showed great temperance by not reacting angrily to the insult.

   ruУмеренностьesTemplanzafrTempérance (modération dans la conduite)deMäßigungptTemperançazh节制arالاعتدال

   Synonyms: abstemiousnesscontinencedisciplineforbearancemoderationrestraintself-controlself-restraintsobriety

   Antonyms: dissipationexcessextremismgluttonyimmoderationindulgenceintemperancelicentiousness

2. Abstinence from alcohol B2 formal

   The principle or practice of not drinking alcoholic beverages.

   • The temperance movement advocated for the prohibition of alcohol.
   • He chose a life of temperance and avoided all alcoholic drinks.
   • Many religious groups promote temperance as a way of life.

   ruТрезвостьesAbstinencia de alcoholfrTempérancedeAbstinenzptTemperançazh戒酒arالامتناع عن الخمر

   Synonyms: abstemiousnessabstinencesobrietyteetotalism

   Antonyms: addictionalcoholismdrunkennessinebrietyintemperance

• temperances plural form
• temperances' possessive plural form
• temperance's possessive singular form