moderation
UK [ˌmɒd.ər'eɪ.ʃən] US [ˌmɑ:.də'reɪ-] noun uncountable
REASONABLE LIMITS 合理的限制
■the quality of doing something within reasonable limits 适度，适中•You can eat whatever you like as long as it's in moderation.你想吃甚么都可以，只要适量就好。 •All parties will have to show great moderation during these very difficult negotiations.在艰难的谈判期间，所有的党派将不得不表现出极大的克制。
UK [ˌmɒd.ər'eɪ.ʃən] US [ˌmɑ:.də'reɪ-] noun uncountable
REDUCTION 缩减 slightly formal
■when something becomes less in size, strength, or force （大小、强度、力量的）减少•We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm.暴风雨略为减弱以后，我们才能出航。
UK [ˌmɒd.ər'eɪ.ʃən] US [ˌmɑ:.də'reɪ-] noun uncountable
Moderation in all things. saying
■said to advise someone that it is best not to have or do too much or too little of anything 凡事适可而止。 |