temperate
temperate — adjective
1. describes a climate where the temperature stays in a comfortable middle range, a
describes a climate where the temperature stays in a comfortable middle range, avoiding both intense heat and severe cold.
Ezra moved to the coast because he prefers a temperate climate with mild winters.
collocation: temperate climate
The temperate weather in spring makes it the best season for long walks outdoors.
After visiting New Zealand, Renata decided to settle there for its temperate climate and green hills.
Gardeners in temperate regions can grow apples and pears but not most citrus fruits.
Wei chose to settle in a temperate valley rather than the hot, dry desert plains.
文法句型
temperate + noun (climate/region/zone)
be + temperate
用法筆記
Frequently used with nouns like climate, region, zone, and weather. This is the most common sense for describing the physical environment.
常見錯誤
2. refers to plants, animals, or habitats that naturally occur in mild-climate regi
refers to plants, animals, or habitats that naturally occur in mild-climate regions between the tropics and polar areas.
Temperate forests are home to deer, bears, and many types of songbirds.
collocation: temperate forest
The botanical garden specialises in temperate plants from North America and East Asia.
Unlike tropical orchids, temperate orchids can survive frost and snow during winter.
Most deciduous trees found in temperate areas lose their leaves during autumn each year.
Farmers across temperate regions depend on steady rainfall to grow wheat and corn.
- mild-climate
descriptive phrase, less formal, used in general writing
- moderate
broader term that can describe any middle-range situation
文法句型
temperate + noun (forest/plant/species)
用法筆記
Standardly used as an attributive adjective (before a noun) in this sense. Often appears in geography and biology texts to classify climate zones.
3. showing self-restraint and emotional moderation, especially when dealing with di
showing self-restraint and emotional moderation, especially when dealing with disagreement, conflict, or strong personal desires.
Andrés gave a temperate reply to the angry email, choosing each word with care.
temperate + noun: reply / response / statement
Felix listened to harsh criticism of his report without interrupting, then thanked his critics.
Gita remained temperate during the debate, listening to both sides before she spoke.
The judge's temperate approach helped calm the tense courtroom and prevent further arguments.
Xiu asked for a promotion in a temperate tone, laying out her reasons clearly.
- restrained
stresses holding back from expressing strong emotion
- moderate
broader and more common; can apply to opinions, actions, or amounts
- level-headed
informal, suggests good judgment under pressure
- composed
focuses on outer calmness, especially in difficult moments
- intemperate
direct opposite; means lacking self-control
- extreme
suggests opinions or actions that go too far
- uncontrolled
describes behaviour without any restraint
- immoderate
formal opposite, suggests excessiveness
文法句型
temperate + noun (response/reply/approach)
be + temperate (about/in + noun)
用法筆記
Formal register — more common in written English (editorials, formal speeches, character descriptions) than in casual conversation. In everyday speech, 'calm' or 'moderate' is preferred.