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temperate

🇬🇧 UK/'tempәrәt/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Moderate and not extreme, especially of climate or weather; showing self-restraint.

温和的,适度的;有节制的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
temperto moderate, to mix properly, to soften
+
ateto make, having
=temperate

Common Collocations

  • 1.temperate climate温和气候
  • 2.temperate zone温带地区
  • 3.temperate region温带区域
  • 4.[temperate response]克制的回应

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The Pacific Northwest enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and cool summers.

  • 2.

    A temperate response to criticism shows maturity and professionalism.

  • 3.

    Wine grapes thrive in temperate regions where temperatures rarely reach extremes.

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