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-derivedCommon 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.