temperance

名词 temperance:

1. the trait of avoiding excesses
   同义词：moderation
2. abstaining from excess
   同义词：sobriety
3. the act of tempering

1. Temperance is the best physic.
   节欲是灵丹妙药。
2. 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。
3. I would like some temperance drinks.
   我想要一些没有酒精的饮料。
4. The patient had to practice temperance in eating and drinking.
   这个病人不得不节制饮食。