0 neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength -- 中等的;不過分的,適度的
The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family. 這間小屋中等大小——正適合一個小家庭。
He's a moderate drinker. 他是個飲酒有節制的人。
Imposing sanctions is a moderate action when you consider that the alternative is military intervention. 如果考慮到另一選擇是軍事幹預的話,你就會發現實施制裁並不是過分的舉措。
There has been a moderate improvement in her health since she began the treatment. 開始治療後,她的健康狀況稍有好轉。
We have had moderate success in changing people's attitudes. 我們在改變人們的態度方面有一點成果。
1 Moderate opinions, especially political ones, are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people. -- (尤指政見)溫和的,不激烈的,不偏激的
The party includes both extremely conservative and moderate members. 這個政黨內同時有極端保守派和溫和派成員。
2 a person whose opinions, especially their political ones, are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people -- (尤指政見)溫和派,穩健派
He is well-known as a moderate in the party. 他是這個黨派中出名的溫和派。
3 to (cause to) become less in size, strength, or force; to reduce something -- (使)緩和;(使)適中;減輕,減弱;節制
Temperatures remained moderate throughout the day.
The prime minister is looking towards the moderates for support.
She has always been known as a moderate.