| 单词 | temperance |
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| 释义 | Related topics: Drinktem·pe·rance /ˈtempərəns/ noun [uncountable] 1. old-fashionedDFD when someone never drinks alcohol because of their moral or religious beliefs 〔出于道德或宗教原因的〕戒酒，禁酒2. formalCONTROL sensible control of the things you say and do, especially the amount of alcohol you drink 〔尤指对饮酒的〕自我克制，节制 SYN moderationExamples from the Corpustemperance• I found my way to a temperance hotel advertised in the guide-book and found it a homely house.• Antislavery, temperance and other favourite evangelical reform endeavours became an everyday part of evangelical activity.• A mature student, a former temperance lecturer had a problem of overcoming his style of eloquence in speaking.• He was noted for his prodigious memory, was deeply religious, and a staunch advocate of temperance.• John, your present temperance is admirable but, selfishly, I am comforted by your inclusion of that awful tale.• In Wrexham grandfather had been an active Gladstonian Liberal, and concerned himself with the temperance movement and local government.Origin temperance (1300-1400) Latin temperantia, from temperare; → TEMPER2tem·pe·rance nounChineseSyllable alcohol when Corpus someone their of moral never drinks because |
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