that is neither very good, large, hot, etc. nor very bad, small, cold, etc. 适度的;中等的 students of moderate ability 能力一般的学生 Even moderate amounts of the drug can be fatal. 这种药的用量即使不很大也会致命。 The team enjoyed only moderate success last season. 上个赛季,这个队伍只取得了中等成绩。 Cook over a moderate heat. 用文火烹调。
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having or showing opinions, especially about politics, that are not extreme 温和的;不激烈的;不偏激的 moderate views/policies 温和的见解/政策 a moderate socialist 温和的社会主义者
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staying within limits that are considered to be reasonable by most people 适中的;合理的 a moderate drinker 不过多饮酒的人 moderate wage demands 合理的工资要求
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Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin moderat- ‘reduced, controlled’, from the verb moderare; related to modest.