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单词解析速记 JV531:Moratorium.and.Temperate
日期:2012-03-27 17:57

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MORATORIUM = (noun) suspension of activity for an agreed amount of time.

Synonyms:
suspension, freeze, halt, pause, stop, standstill

Antonyms:
beginning, commencement, continuation

Examples:
- The Financial Director issued a spending moratorium until the company received a second round of funding.
- It’s been four years now since John self-imposed a moratorium on flying, and he still refuses to step foot in a plane.
- I am all in favor for a five-year worldwide moratoriumonnuclear weapons testing.
- Norway is proposing a five-year moratorium on whale-hunting.

TEMPERATE = moderate or mild, not extreme, especially said of climate and behavior

Synonyms:
calm, agreeable, constant, mild, moderate, even-tempered, reasonable, steady, stable, dispassionate

Antonyms:
extreme, immoderate, severe, unrestrained, excessive

Examples:
- I moved from the Netherlands to Cape Town because of its temperate climate.
- Lisa describes herself as having a temperate personality, but most of
her friends think she is a little moody.
- It is not a bad idea to exercise temperance when drinking alcohol.
- Her response to the news was temperate, though I expected her to be more excited.
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  • directorn. 董事,经理,主管,指导者,导演
  • commencementn. 开始,毕业典礼
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