temperate

/'tempərit/

Thân thiện

A temperate climate allows for pleasant outdoor activities year-round.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Showing moderation or self-restraint: Characterized by avoiding extremes in behavior, expression, or action.
   • (Of a climate or region) Mild and moderate: Free from extremes of heat and cold; having a mild climate.

Usage and Examples

• As an adjective (moderation):
  • He was temperate in his criticism, offering constructive feedback.
  • A temperate diet includes a variety of foods without excess.
• As an adjective (climate):
  • The country enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons.
  • Temperate forests are found in regions with moderate rainfall and temperatures.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Temperate" vs. "Tropical": While "tropical" describes hot, humid climates near the equator, "temperate" describes the milder climates found in middle latitudes.
• In formal or literary contexts: Can describe a calm, composed, or measured demeanor.
  • She replied with temperate dignity, refusing to be drawn into the argument.

Variants and Related Words

• Temperately (adverb): In a moderate or restrained manner.
  • He spoke temperately on the controversial issue.
• Temperateness (noun): The quality or state of being temperate.
  • The temperateness of his habits contributed to his long life.

Synonyms

• Moderate: Average in amount, intensity, or degree.
• Restrained: Characterized by reserve or moderation.
• Mild: Not severe, harsh, or extreme (often for climate or manner).

Antonyms

• Intemperate: Showing a lack of self-control; excessive.
• Extreme: Reaching a high or the highest degree; very severe.
• Tropical: Relating to the hot, humid regions near the equator.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Temperate zone: (Noun phrase) The parts of the Earth's surface between the tropics and the polar circles, known for moderate climates.
  • Much of Europe lies within the north temperate zone.
• To be temperate in all things: (Idiomatic phrase) A principle advocating moderation in every aspect of life.
  • His philosophy was to be temperate in all things, from speech to spending.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not extreme
   • a moderate penalty
   • temperate in his response to criticism
2. not extreme in behavior
   • temperate in his habits
   • a temperate response to an insult
   • temperate in his eating and drinking
3. (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
   • a temperate region
   • the temperate zones
   • temperate plants

Từ đồng nghĩa

• moderate