temperance

temperance

形容词

temperance [ˈtemp(ə)rəns] (adj.)

1. 有节制的

名词

temperance [ˈtemp(ə)rəns] (n.)

1. 节制，自制力
2. 戒酒运动

词语辨析

temperance与moderation都可以表示“节制”，但temperance更侧重于对酒精的节制，而moderation更广泛用于其他方面的节制。

词汇扩充

temperate [ˈtemp(ə)rət] (adj.)：温和的，适度的

intemperance [ɪnˈtemp(ə)rəns] (n.)：放纵，无节制

近义词

abstinence, sobriety, moderation

反义词

indulgence, excess, intemperateness

柯林斯词典

temperance [ˈtemp(ə)rəns] (noun)

1. the temperate quality; moderation; restraint
2. (often capital) the temperance movement

牛津词典

temperance [ˈtemp(ə)rəns] (noun)

1. abstinence from alcoholic drink
2. (in the Christian Church) the virtue which moderates and restrains the desire for physical pleasure
3. archaic: moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating or drinking

用法

常用于正式文体，尤其是涉及戒酒运动或道德教育相关话题的文献。

相关例句

1. He lived a life of temperance and moderation.
2. She joined the temperance society to promote abstinence from alcohol.
3. The temperance movement gained momentum in the early 20th century.
4. He admired her temperance and self-control.
5. Alcoholics Anonymous helps people struggling with temperance.
6. He preached the virtues of temperance and sobriety.
7. She practiced temperance in all aspects of her life.
8. His lack of temperance led to his downfall.
9. The temperance movement aimed to reduce alcohol consumption in society.
10. She took a vow of temperance and never drank again.
11. The temperate climate in the region allowed for a variety of crops to grow.
12. He showed temperance in his spending habits and avoided unnecessary debt.
13. The doctor advised him to practice temperance in his diet.
14. She advocated for temperance as a way to improve one's physical and mental health.
15. The temperance movement gained support from religious organizations.
16. His excessive drinking was a clear violation of the principles of temperance.
17. He struggled with intemperance and sought help to overcome his addiction.
18. She embraced a lifestyle of moderation and temperance.
19. He was known for his sobriety and temperance even in social settings.
20. She decided to practice abstinence and joined a temperance group.