1 being, having, using, etc neither too much nor too little of sth 适度的；中等的；不过分的: a moderate speed 中速We've had a moderate amount of success. 我们已经取得一定成功。

2 having or showing opinions, especially about politics, that are not extreme 温和的，不极端的，不激进的（尤指政见）: moderate policies/views 温和的政策╱观点 ☞Look at extreme and radical. 参看extreme及radical。 ➔moderately adv His career has been moderately successful. 他的事业尚算成功。