To keep within bounds; make less violent, intense, or extreme.

节制；缓和；减轻。

To preside over, as a meeting.

担任会议主席。

To become less violent or intense.

缓和。

To act as presiding officer.

担任主席。

Kept within bounds; not extreme or excessive; calm; reasonable; mild.

有节制的；不过分的；适度的；适当的；温和的。

Limited; mediocre.

平庸的。

One who holds moderate views or who belongs to a group favoring a moderate course or program.

持温和意见的人；温和派。