n.節(jié)欲；禁酒；節(jié)制

The temperance league wanted to close all the saloons in town. 禁酒聯(lián)合會要關(guān)閉鎮(zhèn)上所有的酒吧。

In the temperance question, Mr White takes his stand on total abstinence. 在戒酒問題上，懷特先生是主張完全戒掉。

Temperance is the greatest of virtues. 自我節(jié)制是最大的美德。

The patient had to practice temperance in eating and drinking. 這個病人不得不節(jié)制飲食。

n.無節(jié)制