in·tem·per·ance /(ˌ)ɪnˈtɛmp(ə)rən(t)s/
不節制,過度,酗酒
in·tem·per·ance /(ˈ)ɪnˈtɛmp(ə)rən(t)s/ 名詞
無節制
In·tem·per·ance n.
1. The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passions.
God is in every creature; be cruel toward none, neither abuse any by intemperance. --Jer. Taylor.
Some, as thou sawest, by violent stroke shall die,
By fire, flood, famine, by intemperance more
In meats and drinks. --Milton.
2. Specifically: Habitual or excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquors.
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intemperance
n 1: the quality of being intemperate [ant: temperance]
2: consumption of alcoholic drinks [syn: intemperateness]
3: immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites [syn: intemperateness,
self-indulgence]