equable
UK/'ekwәbl/US
GREC2
释义
adj.
Calm and even-tempered; not easily upset
(性情)平和的;沉着的
adj.
Steady and free from extremes (especially of climate)
(气候等)稳定的;温和的
词根拆分
词根派生equ(平、齐)+ -able =「保持平稳的」。equable 形容任何不起伏的东西——不易动怒的平和性情,或没有酷热严寒的稳定气候。
词根 equ 还连着 20 个词例句
- 1.
She has an equable temperament that calms everyone around her.
她性情平和,能让身边的人都安定下来。
- 2.
The island enjoys an equable climate all year round.
这座岛全年气候温和宜人。
- 3.
He remained equable despite the constant interruptions.
尽管不断被打断,他依然保持平和。
易混词辨析
equable 与 equitable — 只差一个字母,含义无关。equable = 平和、稳定(equable climate 温和气候);equitable = 公平、公正(equitable share 公平份额)。平静用 equable,公平用 equitable。