/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn ||; ˌmɑdəˈreʃən/noun[U] 1 the quality of being reasonable and not being extreme 温和；适度；节制: Alcohol can harm unborn babies even if it's taken in moderation. 即使有节制地喝酒，也会伤害未出世的婴儿。
2 (in education) the process of making sure that the same standards are used by different people in marking exams, etc （教育）审核（以确保不同主考人以统一标准评阅试卷）