moderate
Definitions
Average in amount, intensity, or degree; not extreme.
适度的，中等的。
Holding views that are not extreme, especially in politics.
（尤指政治上）温和的。
To make or become less intense or extreme.
（使）缓和，减弱。
To preside over a discussion or debate.
主持（讨论、辩论）。
A person who holds moderate views.
温和派人士。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin moderari 'to keep within measure, control.' To moderate is to hold something to the right measure — neither extreme nor excessive. The adjective is the middle ground; the verb is the act of keeping things there, including chairing a debate (keeping speakers in bounds). See mod.
Root mod still carries 17 more wordsUsage Guide
- Stress/spelling: the -ate ending shifts. Adjective & noun: MOD-er-it (a moderate climate; a political moderate). Verb: MOD-er-ate (moderate your language).
- Chair a discussion (formal): moderate a debate / panel — keep speakers within time and bounds.
- Reduce intensity (formal): the wind moderated overnight.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Doctors recommend moderate exercise several times a week.
- 2.
He's a moderate who avoids both political extremes.
- 3.
She was asked to moderate the panel discussion.
Synonym Comparison
- moderate — within reasonable limits, the safe middle: moderate drinking
- mild — gentle, low in strength: mild weather, a mild flavor
- temperate — restrained by habit/climate: a temperate climate, temperate language
- average — at the statistical middle: average height
- reasonable — sensible, fair, often about price/demands