intemperance
noun [ U ] formal uk/ɪnˈtem.pər.əns/ us/ɪnˈtem.pɚ.əns/
无节制,过度,放纵
the action or quality of showing anger or violence that is too extreme and not well controlled
I regret the intemperance of what I said. 我对所说的不恰当的话感到遗憾。
Lack of resources leads to additional stress and can lead to intemperance. 资源的缺乏导致了额外的压力,并可能导致行为上的放纵。
See: intemperate
- More examples
- She had written back regretting her earlier intemperance and suggesting a friendly drink.
- The intemperance of his words infuriated the community.
- He has protested about the intemperance of the criticism he has encountered.