moderation

• 名词，指适度、不走极端的品质；也指缓和、减轻或调节的行为。

A noun referring to the quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes, or the action of lessening in severity or intensity.

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1. B2formal

   The quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes in behavior, opinion, or consumption.

   适度

   • 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.

   同义词moderatenessreasonablenessrestraintself-restraintsobrietytemperance

   反义词excessextremismimmoderationindulgenceintemperance

2. A change for the betterB2formal

   A change that results in improvement or a more balanced state.

   缓和

   • 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.

3. Trait of avoiding excessesB2formal

   The personal quality of avoiding excessive or extreme actions, especially in habits or desires.

   节制

   • 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.

   同义词moderatenessrestraintself-controlself-restraintsobrietytemperance

   反义词excessextravaganceextremismimmoderationindulgenceintemperanceoverindulgence

4. Lessening in severity or intensityB2formal

   The action or process of making something less severe, intense, or extreme.

   缓和

   • 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.

   同义词abatementalleviationassuagementdiminutioneasingmitigationpalliationreductionreliefslackeningsofteningtemperingweakening

   反义词aggravationescalationexacerbationintensification