moderation

moderation
noun
[mass noun]
  1. the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions
    (尤指举止行为或政治见解的)温和态度;中庸
    he urged the police to show moderation.
    他敦促警察采取温和态度。
    ■the action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent
    缓和;减轻
    the union's approach was based on increased dialogue and the moderation of demands.
    工会的路线是以加强对话和适度要求为基础的。
  2. the action or process of moderating examination papers, results, or candidates
    审核
    ■(Moderations)the first public examination in some faculties for the BA degree at Oxford University
    牛津大学文学学士学位第一次考试
  3. (Physics)the retardation of neutrons by a moderator
    (物理)(中子)减速
常用词组
in moderation
  1. within reasonable limits; not to excess
    有限地;适度地
    nuts can be eaten in moderation.
    可以适量吃坚果。
语源
  1. late Middle English: via Old French from Latin moderatio(n-), from the verb moderare 'to control' (see moderate)
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