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- intemperate (adj.)



[intemperate 词源字典] - "characterized by excessive indulgence in a passion or appetite," late 14c., from Latin intemperatus "untempered, inclement, immoderate," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + temperantia (see temperance). Related: Intemperately.[intemperate etymology, intemperate origin, 英语词源]
- soberly (adv.)




- mid-14c., "temperately;" late 14c., "gravely," from sober (adj.) + -ly (2).
- temperate (adj.)




- late 14c., of persons, "modest, forbearing, self-restrained, not swayed by passion;" of climates or seasons, "not liable to excessive heat or cold," from Latin temperatus "restrained, regulated, limited, moderate, sober, calm, steady," from past participle of temperare "to moderate, regulate" (see temper (v.)). Related: Temperately; temperateness. Temperate zone is attested from 1550s.