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moderate

🇬🇧 UK/'mɒdәrәt/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To reduce the intensity or extremity of something; to preside over a discussion or debate

使缓和,减轻;主持(会议或讨论)

adj.

Not excessive or extreme; average in amount, intensity, or degree

适度的,温和的;中等的

n.

A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics

温和派人士,持中间立场者

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
modmeasure, mode, manner
+
erconnector
+
ateto make, having
=moderate

Common Collocations

  • 1.moderate consumption适度消费
  • 2.moderate approach温和的方法
  • 3.moderate the debate主持辩论

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Experts suggest [moderating] alcohol consumption for better health.

  • 2.

    She was asked to [moderate] the debate between the two candidates.

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