moderation
n
1 [U] quality of being moderate; freedom from excess; restraint 溫和; 適度; 節(jié)制
They showed a remarkable degree of moderation in not quarrelling publicly on television. 他們表現(xiàn)得極為克制, 未在電視上公開(kāi)吵起來(lái).
2 (idm 習(xí)語(yǔ)) in mode`ration (of smoking, drinking alcohol, etc) in a moderate manner; not excessively (指吸煙、 飲酒等)適度地, 不過(guò)分
Whisky can be good for you if taken in moderation. 威士忌酒如飲用適度是有益的.