n.[U]

1. 温和；稳健
   moderation of attitude

   温和的态度

2. 缓和；降低
   The new drug achieved some moderation of the pain.

   新药使疼痛减轻了一点。

3. 适度；节制
   He does everything in moderation.

   他做任何事情都很有节制。

n.

1. the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions.
2. the action or process of moderating.
3. (Moderations) the first public examination in some faculties for the BA degree at Oxford University.