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temperate

英 ['temp(ə)rət] 美 ['tɛmpərət]

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解释

adj. 温和的；适度的；有节制的

※ 提供单词"temperate"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

中文词源

temperate 气候温和的，温带的

来自 temper,管控，调节，-ate,形容词后缀。即控制住的，引申词义气候温和的，特别用于指温带的。比较 tropic.

英文词源

temperate (adj.): late 14c., of persons, "modest, forbearing, self-restrained, not swayed by passion;" of climates or seasons, "not liable to excessive heat or cold," from Latin temperatus "restrained, regulated, limited, moderate, sober, calm, steady," from past participle of temperare "to moderate, regulate" (see temper (v.)). Related: Temperately; temperateness. Temperate zone is attested from 1550s.

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例句和用法

1. Asia extends across the frigid, temperate and tropical zones.: 亚洲地跨寒、温、热三带.

2. Great Britain has a temperate climate.: 英国气候温和.

3. He is temperate in his habits.: 他能够克制自己的习惯.

4. He is temperate in food and drink.: 他进食有度.

5. Although these vegetables adapt well to our temperate climate, they tend to crop poorly.: 虽然这些蔬菜作物很适应我们这里温和的气候，它们的收成却很差。