moderate

• 指不极端、不过度或强度适中的事物；处于合理的限度内。也可指中等的、普通的或质量一般的。

Describes something that is not extreme, excessive, or intense; within reasonable limits.

1. Average or mediumB1formal

   Not extreme, excessive, or intense; within reasonable limits.

   适度的

   • The restaurant charges moderate prices for its meals.
   • She drives at a moderate speed on the highway.
   • There was a moderate amount of rainfall last month.

   同义词averagefairintermediatemediummiddle-of-the-roadmiddlingmodestreasonabletemperate

   反义词excessiveextremeimmoderateintenseunreasonable

2. Political or ideologicalB2formalpolitical

   Holding opinions that are not extreme or radical; centrist.

   温和派

   • He is known as a moderate politician who seeks compromise.
   • The party's moderate wing supports gradual reform.
   • Moderate voters often decide the outcome of elections.

   同义词balancedcentristmainstreammiddle-of-the-roadtemperate

   反义词extremeimmoderateradical

3. Temperate or restrainedB2formal

   Showing restraint in behavior, emotions, or consumption.

   适度的

   • He is a moderate drinker who rarely exceeds two glasses.
   • She took a moderate approach to the negotiations.
   • Moderate exercise is recommended for good health.

   同义词calmcontrolledmeasuredmildreasonablerestrainedsobersteadytemperate

   反义词excessiveexorbitantextremeimmoderateindulgentintemperateunrestrained

• 名词，指持温和立场的人，尤指在政治或宗教上避免极端观点的人；也可指态度不偏激、稳健的人。

A noun referring to a person who holds moderate views or opinions, especially in politics or religion, avoiding extremes.

1. Person with moderate viewsB2formal

   A person who holds opinions that are not extreme, especially in politics or religion.

   温和派

   • The debate was led by a moderate from the center party.
   • Moderates in the group tried to find a compromise.
   • He is considered a moderate on most social issues.

   同义词centristmiddle of the roader

   反义词extremistfanaticmilitantradicalzealot

• 动词，表示使某事物变得不那么极端、强烈或严厉，或主持、引导讨论或辩论。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less extreme, intense, or severe, or to preside over a discussion or debate.

1. Make less extremeB2formal

   To make something less extreme, intense, or severe.

   缓和

   • The government tried to moderate the effects of inflation.
   • She moderated her tone when speaking to the children.
   • The medicine helped moderate his pain.

   同义词alleviatecurbdiminishlessenmitigatereducesoftentametemper

   反义词aggravateescalateexacerbateheightenincreaseintensifymagnify

2. Preside over a discussionB2formal

   To act as a moderator for a debate, discussion, or online forum.

   主持

   • She moderated the panel discussion at the conference.
   • He was chosen to moderate the online forum.
   • The professor moderated the debate between the two candidates.

   同义词chairfacilitateleadmediateoverseepreside