mod·e·rate¹/`mɑdərɪt; ˈmɒdərɪt/ adj 1 neither very big nor very small, very hot nor very cold, very fast nor very slow etc 中等的，不过分的，适度的: a moderate rate of inflation 适度的通货膨胀率 2 having opinions or beliefs, especially about politics, that are not extreme 〔尤指政治观点或信念〕不极端的，温和的; 稳健的: a senator with moderate views 观点温和的参议员