temperate
Definitions
(of climate or weather) mild; neither very hot nor very cold.
（气候）温和的，不冷不热的。
Showing moderation and self-restraint in behavior, especially in eating and drinking.
（行为）有节制的，克制的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtemper (mix properly, balance) + -ate (having the quality of). Temperate means 'well-mixed, balanced.' That splits two ways: a balanced climate is mild (a temperate zone), and balanced behavior is self-restrained (temperate in his habits). Both are the same image — a comfortable middle, nothing in excess.
Root temper still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.temperate climate温和气候
- 2.temperate zone温带
- 3.temperate region温带地区
- 4.temperate forest温带森林
Example Sentences
- 1.
Britain has a temperate climate with few extremes.
- 2.
These plants grow best in temperate regions.
- 3.
He was temperate in his eating and never overindulged.
- 4.
She gave a temperate, measured response to the criticism.
Easily Confused
temperate vs tropical — Geographically these label different climate zones: temperate zones (mild, four seasons) lie between the tropics and the polar regions; tropical zones (hot and humid year-round) lie near the equator. Don't call a mild place 'tropical.'