neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength

The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family. 这间小屋中等大小——正适合一个小家庭。

moderate growth/inflation 适度的增长／通货膨胀

He's a moderate drinker. 他是个饮酒有节制的人。

Imposing sanctions is a moderate action when you consider that the alternative is military intervention. 如果考虑的另一选择是军事干预，你就会发现实施制裁不算是一项过分的行动。

There has been a moderate improvement in her health since she began the treatment. 开始治疗后，她的健康状况稍有好转。

We have had moderate success in changing people's attitudes. 我们在改变人们的态度方面有一点儿成果。

Moderate opinions, especially political ones, are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people.

The party includes both extremely conservative and moderate members. 这个政党内同时有极端保守派和温和派成员。

a person whose opinions, especially their political ones, are not extreme and are therefore acceptable to a large number of people

He is well-known as a moderate in the party. 他是这一党派中出名的温和派。

to (cause to) become less in size, strength, or force; to reduce something

The president may have to moderate his stance on tax cuts. 总统可能被迫在消减税收方面缓和自己的立场。

Weather conditions have moderated, making a rescue attempt possible. 天气条件转好，使实施营救成为可能。

to make certain that all the people marking an examination use the same standards

The marked scripts are sent away to be moderated. 批改后的考卷被送去审核评分。

We moderate to ensure fairness in marking.