If you say that someone's behaviour shows moderation, you approve of them because they act in a way that you think is reasonable and not extreme.
例句
The United Nations Secretary General called on all parties to show moderation.联合国秘书长呼吁各方要表现出克制。...the moderation and deep sense of responsibility which characterized their thinking.他们的思维方式中所特有的中庸之道和强烈的责任感
英汉词典释义
n.
自我节制;自我控制
Moderation in all things is my motto.凡事有节制是我的座右铭。Moderation is the key to good health.有节制的生活是健康的关键。The government called for greater moderation on the part of the unions.政府要求工会方面更克制一些。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
2. a change for the better
3. the trait of avoiding excesses
4. the action of lessening in severity or intensity;
"the object being control or moderation of economic depressions"