moderate
Meaning: Average in amount or degree; not extreme
The word 'moderate' describes something that is neither too much nor too little, avoiding extremes. It can be an adjective (moderate prices, moderate views) or a verb (to moderate a debate, to become less extreme). Political moderates hold centrist views, and moderators oversee discussions or online content.
Examples
- The hotel offers comfortable rooms at moderate prices. 这家酒店以适中的价格提供舒适的客房。El hotel ofrece habitaciones cómodas a precios moderados.そのホテルは手頃な価格で快適な部屋を提供しています。그 호텔은 적당한 가격에 쾌적한 객실을 제공합니다.
- She holds moderate political views. 她持有温和的政治观点。Ella tiene opiniones políticas moderadas.彼女は穏健な政治的見解を持っています。그녀는 온건한 정치적 견해를 가지고 있습니다.
- He will moderate the panel discussion this evening. 他将主持今晚的小组讨论。Él moderará la discusión del panel esta noche.彼は今晩のパネルディスカッションの司会を務めます。그는 오늘 저녁 패널 토론의 사회를 맡을 것입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'moderatus', past participle of 'moderare' meaning 'to restrain, regulate, control', from 'modus' (measure). Related to 'mode', 'model', 'modest', and 'modern'. The political sense developed in the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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