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.
中文解释
1. 去掉馒头(ment)加te，自制温和和适度(temperate).2. 自制、温和、适度。
实用例句
1. Asia extends across the frigid, temperate and tropical zones.
亚洲地跨寒 、 温、热三带.
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2. Great Britain has a temperate climate.
英国气候温和.
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3. He is temperate in his habits.
他能够克制自己的习惯.
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4. He is temperate in food and drink.
他进食有度.
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5. Although these vegetables adapt well to our temperate climate, they tend to crop poorly.