moderation
/ˌmɒd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/noun
B2formalcommon/ˌmɒd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/indénombrable
A noun referring to the quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes, or the action of lessening in severity or intensity.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество быть умеренным и избегать крайностей, или действие по смягчению или уменьшению интенсивности.esSustantivo que denota la cualidad de ser moderado y evitar extremos, o la acción de suavizar o reducir la intensidad de algo.frNom désignant la qualité d'être modéré et d'éviter les excès, ou l'action de modérer ou de réduire l'intensité de quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, maßvoll zu sein und Extreme zu vermeiden, oder die Handlung, etwas abzuschwächen oder zu verringern.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade de ser moderado, evitando extremos, ou a ação de moderar, suavizar ou reduzir a intensidade de algo.zh名词,指适度、不走极端的品质;也指缓和、减轻或调节的行为。arاسم يدل على صفة الاعتدال والتوسط والتجنب عن الإفراط والتفريط، أو على عملية التخفيف من حدة الشيء أو تقليل شدته.
- Quality of being moderate B2 formal
The quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes in behavior, opinion, or consumption.
- He believes in moderation in all things, especially diet.
- The key to a healthy lifestyle is moderation.
- She spoke with moderation, never raising her voice.
ruУмеренностьesModeraciónfrmodérationdeMäßigungptModeraçãozh适度arالاعتدال
Synonymes: moderatenessreasonablenessrestraintself-restraintsobrietytemperance
Antonymes: excessextremismimmoderationindulgenceintemperance
- A change for the better B2 formal
A change that results in improvement or a more balanced state.
- The new policy brought a moderation of the previous strict rules.
- There has been a moderation in the conflict between the two groups.
- The economic reforms led to a moderation of inflation.
ruСмягчениеesmejora, cambio para mejorframélioration, changement en mieuxdeMäßigungptModeraçãozh缓和arتحسين
- Trait of avoiding excesses B2 formal
The personal quality of avoiding excessive or extreme actions, especially in habits or desires.
- His moderation in spending allowed him to save money.
- Moderation in eating is a sign of self-discipline.
- She practices moderation in her use of social media.
ruУмеренностьesmoderaciónfrModérationdeMäßigungptModeraçãozh节制arالاعتدال
Synonymes: moderatenessrestraintself-controlself-restraintsobrietytemperance
Antonymes: excessextravaganceextremismimmoderationindulgenceintemperanceoverindulgence
- Lessening in severity or intensity B2 formal
The action or process of making something less severe, intense, or extreme.
- The medication caused a moderation of the patient's pain.
- There was a moderation of the storm's intensity overnight.
- The government sought a moderation of the crisis through diplomacy.
ruСмягчениеesModeraciónfrAtténuationdeAbschwächungptAtenuaçãozh缓和arالتخفيف
Synonymes: abatementalleviationassuagementdiminutioneasingmitigationpalliationreductionreliefslackeningsofteningtemperingweakening
- moderations plural form
- moderations' possessive plural form
- moderation's possessive singular form