temperance

['tempərəns]

n.节欲, 禁酒, 节制

例句与用法：

Temperance is the best physic.

节欲是灵丹妙药。

In the temperance question, Mr White takes his stand on total abstinence.

在戒酒问题上，怀特先生是主张完全戒掉。

I would like some temperance drinks.

我想要一些没有酒精的饮料。

The patient had to practice temperance in eating and drinking.

这个病人不得不节制饮食。

词形变化：

副词: temperamentally |

详细释义：

n.[U]

1. 节制, 节欲; 不过分, 适度

He believed in temperance in all things.

他认为凡事都要适度。

2. 戒酒; 禁酒