moderate
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++mod·e·rate1 /ˈmɒdərət $ ˈmɑː-/ ●●○ adjective 1 MIDDLEnot very large or very small, very hot or very cold, very fast or very slow etc 中等的，适度的 Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous. 喝酒即使不多也会有危险。 a moderate degree of success 一定程度上的成功 a student of moderate ability 能力一般的学生 Moderate exercise, such as walking, is recommended. 建议适度锻炼，比如散步。 Bake the pie for 30 minutes in a moderate oven. 馅饼用中火烘烤30分钟。 moderate to strong winds 中到大风2 PPGMODERATEhaving opinions or beliefs, especially about politics, that are not extreme and that most people consider reasonable 不极端的，温和的；稳健的 OPP extreme the more moderate members of the party 党内观点较为温和的党员 a moderate politician 温和派政治家3 SENSIBLEstaying within reasonable or sensible limits 有节制的，不过分的 OPP immoderate a moderate smoker 吸烟有节制的人 moderate wage demands 合理的工资要求 → moderately
Examples from the Corpus
moderate• I'd rate the degree of difficulty as moderate.• A moderate amount of exercise is good for the body.• From Cambrian times onwards temperatures had been alternating between warm, moderate and glacial.• The store suffered moderate damage before firefighters arrived.• Even moderate doses of caffeine can set off this peristalsis whether or not the body was ready to dispose of its feces.• New studies show that moderate drinking is good for you.• Moderate exercise, such as walking and swimming, can help to prevent heart disease.• Trading on the stock exchange was moderate Friday.• Saute in remaining oil until browned on the outside and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side over moderate heat.• The new church leaders are more moderate in their plans for reform.• Yet the peasantry represented, at least potentially, a lever of social change which the more moderate intelligentsia lacked.• The party's moderate leadership wants open relations with the West.• Frankfurt: Turnover was moderate on expectation of higher interest rates.• a group of moderate Republican senators• Moderate socialists believe in democratic reform rather than revolution.• Fox surprised everyone by taking a moderate stance on government spending.• September should be rain free, with moderate temperatures in the 80s.• Chrysanthemums do well in more moderate temperatures.• Alexander fared best among moderate voters and independents who made up their minds at the last minute.• The repeat of the previous afternoon's races was more successful with a moderate wind.mod·e·rate2 /ˈmɒdəreɪt $ ˈmɑː-/ verb [intransitive, transitive] 1 formalREDUCE to make something less extreme or violent, or to become less extreme or violent （使）和缓；（使）减轻；节制，克制 The students moderated their demands. 学生们降低了要求。 He learnt to moderate his anger. 他学会了克制自己的怒火。2. British EnglishSE to do the work of a moderator 审核〔评分或结果〕→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
moderate• We had to ask Joan to moderate her language in front of the kids.• She apologized at once, and moderated her voice.• Bloom has since moderated his position on low-income housing.• NBC's Tom Brokaw will moderate the debate.• The threat of unemployment also moderated the wage demands of those who still held jobs.• Despite Dycarbas's efforts to persuade Eustathius and command Emilia, they can not moderate their behaviour.• Take to heart what you know about moderating your Type A behavior.mod·e·rate3 /ˈmɒdərət $ ˈmɑː-/ noun [countable] PPGSENSIBLEsomeone whose opinions or beliefs, especially about politics, are not extreme and are considered reasonable by most people 持温和观点的人，温和派人士 OPP extremist, hardliner He’s coming under pressure from moderates in the party. 他正承受着来自党内温和派的压力。Examples from the Corpus
moderate• Rick Lazio, 42, a moderate from Long Island who is largely unknown statewide but carries little obvious baggage.• Cochrane considers himself a moderate on growth and open space issues.• A moderate was chosen as the new leader of the right-of-center party.• Labour moderates propose a 56% rate rise, with £5.6m of cuts.• Many moderates are defending small majorities.• The bill now before Congress contains new language intended to attract the votes of moderates.• The government's new reforms have been generally well received by the moderates.• The moderates believe aid and trade are essential and are willing to compromise to end the country's isolation.• Among those voters who call themselves moderates, Clinton runs ahead also by nearly a 2-to-1 margin.Origin moderate1 (1300-1400) Latin moderatus, past participle of moderare “to moderate”mod·e·rate1 adjectivemod·e·rate2 verbmod·e·rate3 nounChineseSyllable
very small, Corpus large not or very very
moderate
mod‧e‧rate1 /ˈmɒdərət, ˈmɒdərɪt $ ˈmɑː-/ 
adjective
Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous.
a moderate degree of success
a student of moderate ability
Moderate exercise, such as walking, is recommended.
Bake the pie for 30 minutes in a moderate oven.
moderate to strong winds
2. having opinions or beliefs, especially about politics, that are not extreme and that most people consider reasonable
OPP extreme:
the more moderate members of the party
a moderate politician
3. staying within reasonable or sensible limits
OPP immoderate:
a moderate smoker
moderate wage demands
⇨ moderately
mod‧e‧rate2 /ˈmɒdəreɪt $ ˈmɑː-/ verb [intransitive and transitive]
1. formal to make something less extreme or violent, or to become less extreme or violent:
The students moderated their demands.
He learnt to moderate his anger.
2. British English to do the work of a moderator
mod‧e‧rate3 /ˈmɒdərət, ˈmɒdərɪt $ ˈmɑː-/ noun [countable]
someone whose opinions or beliefs, especially about politics, are not extreme and are considered reasonable by most people
OPP extremist, hardliner:
He’s coming under pressure from moderates in the party.
▪ right-wing adjective a right-wing person or group wants low taxes, a strong army and police force, and the individual to be free from government interference as much as possible: right-wing political parties | Some of his supporters are very right-wing. | right-wing policies on gun control
▪left-wing adjective a left-wing person or group wants the government to make society more equal by increasing taxes for rich people, and taking control of important industries and services: a left-wing newspaper | His views are very left-wing.
▪green adjective [usually before noun] supporting policies and principles which will protect the environment: green politicians | the Green Party | The government is under pressure to improve its green credentials (=to seem more like it wants to protect the environment).
▪radical adjective supporting political ideas that will involve great change: radical politicians | a radical economic reform programme
▪liberal adjective supporting political ideas that will allow people to have greater freedom: They want the government to have a more liberal policy on drugs.
▪moderate adjective having political opinions which are not extreme: People generally become more moderate as they get older. | The bill is supported by moderate Republicans.
▪extreme adjective having political opinions which are considered to be very unreasonable by many people: His views on immigration are very extreme. | an extreme right-wing organization
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adjective Date: 1300-1400
Language: Latin
Origin: moderatus, past participle of moderare 'to moderate'
1. not very large or very small, very hot or very cold, very fast or very slow etc:Language: Latin
Origin: moderatus, past participle of moderare 'to moderate'
2. having opinions or beliefs, especially about politics, that are not extreme and that most people consider reasonable
OPP extreme:
3. staying within reasonable or sensible limits
OPP immoderate:
⇨ moderately
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verb [intransitive and transitive]1. formal to make something less extreme or violent, or to become less extreme or violent:
2. British English to do the work of a moderator
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noun [countable]someone whose opinions or beliefs, especially about politics, are not extreme and are considered reasonable by most people
OPP extremist, hardliner:
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Theory 理论
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Experiment 实验
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观察／研究／审查／调查／评估一种模式／一个过程／一种行为 fund/support the research/project/study资助／支持研究／项目／专题研究 seek/provide/get/secure funding for research寻求／提供／得到／争取到研究资金
Results 结果
collect/gather/extract data/information收集／提取数据／信息 yield data/evidence/similar findings/the same results得到数据／证据／类似调查结果／相同结果 analyse/examine the data/soil samples/a specimen分析／考查数据／土壤样本／样本 consider/compare/interpret the results/findings思考／比较／解释结果／调查结果 fit the data/model与数据／模型相符合 confirm/support/verify a prediction/a hypothesis/the results/the findings证实／支持／核实预测／假设／结果／调查结果 prove a conjecture/hypothesis/theorem证明猜测／假设／定理 draw/make/reach the same conclusions得出同样的结论 read/review the records/literature阅读／评论记录／文献 describe/report an experiment/a study描述／报告一项实验／研究 present/publish/summarize the results/findings提交／公布／总结结果／调查结果 present/publish/read/review/cite a paper in a scientific journal向科学杂志提交一篇论文；在科学杂志发表一篇论文；阅读／评论／引用科学杂志上的一篇论文