moderate

adj.

1. 适度的；中等的
   that is neither very good, large, hot, etc. nor very bad, small, cold, etc.
   1. students of moderate ability
      能力一般的学生
   2. Even moderate amounts of the drug can be fatal.
      这种药的用量即使不很大也会致命。
   3. The team enjoyed only moderate success last season.
      上个赛季，这个队伍只取得了中等成绩。
   4. Cook over a moderate heat.
      用文火炖。
2. 温和的；不激烈的；不偏激的
   having or showing opinions, especially about politics, that are not extreme
   1. moderate views/policies
      温和的见解 / 政策
   2. a moderate socialist
      温和的社会主义者
3. 适中的；合理的
   staying within limits that are considered to be reasonable by most people
   1. a moderate drinker
      不过多饮酒的人
   2. moderate wage demands
      合理的工资要求

verb

1. 缓和；使适中
   to become or make sth become less extreme, severe, etc.
   1. By evening the wind had moderated slightly.
      到黄昏时，风稍稍减弱了。
   2. We agreed to moderate our original demands.
      我们同意降低我们原先的要求。
2. 审核评分（查看不同阅卷人所打分数是否公平一致）
   to check that an exam has been marked fairly and in the same way by different people
3. 主持（讨论、辩论等）
   to be in charge of a discussion or debate and make sure it is fair
   1. The television debate was moderated by a law professor.
      这场电视辩论由一位法学教授主持。
   2. a moderated newsgroup
      有主持人的网络新闻组

noun

1. 持温和观点者（尤指政见）
   a person who has opinions, especially about politics, that are not extreme

The adjective and noun are pronounced /'mɒdərət/. The verb is pronounced /'mɒdəreɪt/. 形容词和名词读作 /'mɒdərət/。动词读作 /'mɒdəreɪt/。


1. ADJ-GRADED (政治观点或政策)温和的，不激进的
   Moderate political opinions or policies are not extreme.
   1. He was an easygoing man of very moderate views...
      他的观点非常温和，容易相处。
   2. Both countries have called for a moderate approach to the use of force.
      两国都呼吁不要滥用武力。
2. ADJ-GRADED (人或团体)温和的，稳健的
   You use moderate to describe people or groups who have moderate political opinions or policies.
   1. ...a moderate Democrat.
      温和的民主党人
   2. ...the moderate wing of the army.
      军队中的稳健派
   3. A moderate is someone with moderate political opinions.
      温和派人士;持温和观点者
   4. If he presents himself as a radical he risks scaring off the moderates.
      如果他表现得过于激进，就有可能吓跑温和派人士。
3. ADJ-GRADED 中等的;普通的;适度的；适量的
   You use moderate to describe something that is neither large nor small in amount or degree.
   1. While a moderate amount of stress can be beneficial, too much stress can exhaust you.
      适度的压力是有好处的，但是压力太大会把人压垮。
   2. ...moderate exercise.
      适度的锻炼
4. ADJ (变化)不大的，有限的
   A moderate change in something is a change that is not great.
   1. Most drugs offer either no real improvement or, at best, only moderate improvements.
      大多数药物要么不能使病情真正好转，要么最多只能带来轻微的改善。
5. V-ERG (使)缓和;(使)减轻;(使)减弱;节制
   If you moderate something or if it moderates, it becomes less extreme or violent and easier to deal with or accept.
   1. They are hoping that once in office he can be persuaded to moderate his views...
      他们希望等他一上台，可以说服他观点别那么激进。
   2. Amongst relief workers, the immediate sense of crisis has moderated somewhat...
      救援人员的紧迫危机感已经有所减弱。
   3. Without Westcott's moderating influence, Mathers's autocratic manner became unbearable.
      没有了韦斯科特从中斡旋，马瑟斯的独断专行开始叫人无法忍受。

1. He expressed his appreciation for what he called Saudi Arabia's moderate and realistic oil policies.
   他表示很感激沙特阿拉伯推行的被他称作稳健而务实的石油政策。
2. Place the saucepan over moderate heat until the cider is very hot but not boiling
   把炖锅置于中火上加热，直到苹果酒变得很烫，但不要加热到沸腾。
3. The soldiers did not bother to moderate their coarse humour in her presence.
   她在的时候，士兵们还是照样说粗俗的笑话，都懒得收敛。
4. Her conqueror, Senator Pete Wilson, is a diffident, moderate man.
   击败她的参议员皮特·威尔逊是一个谦卑的温和派人士。
5. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite
   与通常的看法相反，适度的运动事实上会降低食欲。
6. The new centre-right government's radical objectives are often couched in moderate terms
   新的中右翼政府经常以温和的语言表述其激进的目标。
7. Futures prices recovered from sharp early declines to end with moderate losses.
   期货价格在早盘深幅下跌后出现反弹，收盘时未见严重损失。
8. He was an easygoing man of very moderate views
   他的观点非常温和，容易相处。
9. Both countries have called for a moderate approach to the use of force.
   两国都呼吁不要滥用武力。
10. While a moderate amount of stress can be beneficial, too much stress can exhaust you.
    适度的压力是有好处的，但是压力太大会把人压垮。
11. Most drugs offer either no real improvement or, at best, only moderate improvements.
    大多数药物要么不能使病情真正好转，要么最多只能带来轻微的改善。
12. They are hoping that once in office he can be persuaded to moderate his views
    他们希望等他一上台，可以说服他观点别那么激进。
13. Amongst relief workers, the immediate sense of crisis has moderated somewhat
    救援人员的紧迫危机感已经有所减弱。
14. Without Westcott's moderating influence, Mathers's autocratic manner became unbearable.
    没有了韦斯科特从中斡旋，马瑟斯的独断专行开始叫人无法忍受。
15. He could be depended on to take a moderate position on most of the key issues
    他应该会在大部分关键问题上采取中间立场。
16. A moderate increase in both investment and consumption will play an active role in stimulating the market.
    适度地增加投资和提高消费水平对启动市场将起积极作用。
17. But you must be more moderate in your drinking. Too much wine can easily lead to serious trouble!
    不过以后喝酒要适可而止，喝多了容易误事！
18. He is moderate in drinking.
    他饮酒适度。
19. He is a moderate smoker.
    他是一个有节制的烟民。
20. Drive at moderate speed; yield right of way for safety's sake.
    中速行驶，安全礼让。
21. The chest X-rays showed moderate enlargement of the heart.
    胸部x光片显示出心脏稍有扩大。
22. He was moderate in his views.
    他持中庸观点。
23. You should moderate your language when children are present.
    在孩子面前，你说话应该有节制。
24. He has a room of moderate size.
    他有一个大小适中的房间。
25. The threat of employment persuades workers to moderate their pay demands.
    失业的威胁驱使工人们只好对工资降格以求。
26. He holds moderate opinions.
    他持稳健的见解。
27. Moderate exercise will benefit you.
    适当的锻炼对你有好处。
28. We had a moderate winter last year.
    去年冬天比较暖和。
29. The7 were a mix of mild, moderate, and severe dry eye patients, Dr.
    这7人中轻度、中度和重度干眼症的患者都有；

noun

1. a person who takes a position in the political center

   Synonym:    centristmiddle of the roadermoderationist

verb

1. make less fast or intense
   1. moderate your speed

2. restrain

   Synonym:    chastentemper

3. preside over
   1. John moderated the discussion

   Synonym:    chairlead

4. make less strong or intense
   1. Tone down that aggressive letter
   2. The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements

   Synonym:    tone downtame

5. make less severe or harsh
   1. He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears

   Synonym:    mincesoften

6. lessen the intensity of
   1. moderate your alcohol intake
   2. hold your tongue
   3. hold your temper
   4. control your anger

   Synonym:    controlhold inholdcontaincheckcurb

adj

1. not extreme
   1. a moderate penalty
   2. temperate in his response to criticism

   Synonym:    temperate

2. being within reasonable or average limits
   1. moderate prices
   2. a moderate income
   3. a moderate fine
   4. moderate demands
   5. a moderate estimate
   6. a moderate eater
   7. moderate success
   8. a kitchen of moderate size
   9. the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart

3. marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
   1. moderate in his demands
   2. restrained in his response

   Synonym:    restrained