moderates

英 ['mɒdəreɪts] 美 ['mɒdəreɪts]

• n. 稳健派；温和主义者
• 名词moderate的复数形式.

英英释义

名词 moderate:

1. a person who takes a position in the political center

动词 moderate:

1. preside over

2. make less fast or intense

3. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

4. make less severe or harsh

5. make less strong or intense; soften

6. restrain

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. Moderates have displaced the extremists on the committee.
   在委员会中，稳健派人士取代了激进派人士。
2. But it faces stiff opposition from Democrats and Republican moderates, who believe the issue should be decided by the states.
   但是，它面对着民主党和共和党稳健派的坚决反对，他们深信这个问题要公众来决定。