"moderate" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈmɑdɝˌeɪt/, /ˈmɑdɝət/

MAH-der-ayt, MAH-der-it

UK

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/

MOD-uh-rayt

释义

As an adjective, it means something that is not extreme, but is in the middle between two ends. As a verb, it means to make something less extreme or to guide or run a discussion or meeting.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈmɑdɝˌeɪt/, /ˈmɑdɝət/

英式英语

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/

简化发音

美式

MAH-der-ayt, MAH-der-it

英式

MOD-uh-rayt

语境中听

The weather is moderate in spring.

Please eat a moderate amount of sweets.

He tried to moderate the argument.

Her opinions are always pretty moderate; she doesn't like extremes.