temperance
gb/tˈɛmpɚəns/ us/tˈɛmpɚəns/
C1
英语
~ 9200
义项
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名词
formal
C1
property
1
moderation and self-control in behavior
The habit of not doing too much of anything and keeping good control over what you do, say, or eat and drink.
用法模式：
[someone] shows temperance in [activity]
常见错误：
Learners often think 'temperance' is ONLY about alcohol because of historical usage. In modern English it can mean general moderation and self-control in many areas (food, speech, money, emotions). Another confusion is with 'temper' or 'temperature'; these are different words with different meanings.
近义词
moderation (More common and neutral; focuses on avoiding extremes without the moral or formal tone that 'temperance' can have.)
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self-restraint (Stresses actively holding yourself back; slightly more personal and psychological than the broad moral tone of 'temperance'.)
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self-control (Everyday, neutral term; less formal and moral-sounding than 'temperance'.)
反义词
excess (Highlights doing too much of something, which temperance specifically avoids.)
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indulgence (Emphasizes freely giving in to desires rather than limiting them.)
搭配
show temperance
|practice temperance
|a virtue of temperance
|call for temperance
|lack of temperance
|temperance in all things
主题
ethics
|character
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She handled the criticism with temperance, choosing her words carefully instead of reacting in anger.
- In his speech, the coach urged temperance on social media, reminding players not to post in the heat of the moment.
- A life of temperance and steady work eventually brought them financial security.
- They admired his temperance in food and money, never taking more than he needed.
- The philosopher wrote that happiness depends on temperance rather than constant pleasure.
学习者例句
- He eats with temperance and never overeats.
- The teacher showed temperance and did not shout at the noisy class.
- My father believes in temperance in work, rest, and fun.
- Temperance can help you make better decisions.
- She learned temperance and now spends her money carefully.
名词
formal
C1
state
2
abstinence or moderation in alcohol use
The idea or practice of not drinking alcohol, or drinking very little, often for moral, religious, or health reasons.
用法模式：
[someone] supports temperance in alcohol use
常见错误：
Learners may overgeneralize this sense and think 'temperance' always means ‘no alcohol’. In some texts it means total abstinence from alcohol; in others it allows small amounts. Context often makes this clear. Also, do not say *'make a temperance'*; use phrases like 'support temperance', 'promote temperance', or 'practice temperance'.
近义词
abstinence (Often used for completely avoiding alcohol or sex; somewhat broader but frequently used in the same context.)
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sobriety (Focuses on not being drunk or not using alcohol or drugs, sometimes after addiction, rather than the moral or political side.)
反义词
drunkenness (Directly contrasts with temperance regarding alcohol, describing the state of being drunk.)
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intemperance (Formal opposite that means lack of moderation, especially in alcohol or other physical pleasures.)
搭配
the temperance movement
|temperance society
|temperance campaign
|preach temperance
|temperance advocate
|total temperance
主题
health
|addiction
|religion
|history
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Her grandparents met at a local temperance society that opposed the sale of alcohol in their town.
- The politician’s call for temperance in drinking was unpopular with the bar owners.
- In the late nineteenth century, the temperance movement gained significant influence in national politics.
- The church promoted temperance, encouraging members to avoid bars and strong drink.
- He grew up in a strict temperance household where alcohol was never allowed.
学习者例句
- Many people joined the temperance movement to fight alcohol.
- His parents taught temperance and kept no wine at home.
- Some groups still speak about temperance and the danger of heavy drinking.
- The book tells the story of a woman who leads a temperance campaign.
- In that town, temperance was part of the local culture.
名词
formal
C2
entity
3
cardinal virtue of moderation
In religious or moral writing, a main virtue that means always controlling your wishes for pleasure, like food, drink, and sex, in a wise way.
用法模式：
temperance is considered a [adjective] virtue
常见错误：
Learners may not realize that in theology and philosophy, 'temperance' is a technical name for a cardinal virtue, not just a general idea of self-control. In this context it often appears with the other virtues 'prudence, justice, and fortitude'.
近义词
moderation (General term; in philosophical or religious contexts it can overlap strongly with 'temperance' but lacks the specific cardinal-virtue label.)
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self-discipline (Highlights active training and control of desires; slightly more practical and less doctrinal than 'temperance' as a virtue.)
反义词
licentiousness (In moral and religious writing, this indicates giving in freely to physical and sexual desires, which temperance resists.)
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gluttony (A traditional sin of eating and drinking too much, which temperance is meant to prevent.)
搭配
the virtue of temperance
|prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance
|cardinal virtue of temperance
|Christian temperance
|teach temperance as a virtue
主题
religion
|philosophy
|ethics
|education
例句
- In classical thought, temperance is one of the four cardinal virtues, guiding the proper use of bodily pleasures.
- The monk spoke about temperance as an inner freedom rather than a list of strict rules.
- Many religious traditions praise temperance, urging believers to control their appetites and passions.
- The course on Christian ethics explored how temperance shapes a balanced spiritual life.
- For Aristotle, temperance helps a person desire the right things in the right way and at the right time.
学习者例句
- In this church, people learn about temperance as a virtue.
- The book says that temperance helps you use food and drink in a good way.
- We studied temperance, justice, courage, and wisdom in our philosophy class.
- Some religions teach temperance so people can control their strong desires.
- The teacher asked, “What does temperance mean for our daily life?”
语法
词典原形
temperance
IPA
GB/tˈɛmpɚəns/
US/tˈɛmpɚəns/
音节与重音
tem - per - ance （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (tem)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: temperance
- Plural: temperance
词族
相关表达
temperance in all things
1/tˈɛmpɚəns ˈɪn ˈɔl θˈɪŋz/
fixed phrase
formal
principle of universal moderation
The idea that in every part of life you should avoid doing too much or too little and stay in the middle.
例句
- Her motto was temperance in all things, from food and drink to work and rest.
- The article argued for temperance in all things, warning against both laziness and overwork.
temperance society
1/tˈɛmpɚəns səsˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
organization promoting abstinence from alcohol
A group or club that works to stop or limit the use of alcohol.
例句
- In the late nineteenth century, almost every town had at least one temperance society.
- His grandfather joined a temperance society after losing his job because of drinking.
the temperance movement
1/ðə tˈɛmpɚəns mˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
historical anti-alcohol social movement
A social and political campaign, especially in the 1800s and early 1900s, that tried to stop or greatly reduce the drinking of alcohol.
例句
- The temperance movement played a major role in bringing about Prohibition in the United States.
- Women were often leaders in the temperance movement, arguing that alcohol harmed families.