1ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n](气候)温和的;(地区)温带的Temperate is used to describe a climate or a place which is never extremely hot or extremely cold. (气候)温和的;(地区)温带的
The Nile Valley keeps a temperate climate throughout the year.
2ADJ-GRADED (行为)温和的,心平气和的,平心静气的 If a person's behaviour is temperate, it is calm and reasonable, so that they do not get angry or lose their temper easily. (行为)温和的,心平气和的,平心静气的 [formal]
His final report to the President was far more temperate and balanced than the earlier memorandum.