Equable



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 稳定的, 不变的; ( 脾气) 温和的
• ［英］ adj. 稳定的, 不变的 ( not varying or fluctuating; steady) ; ( 脾气) 温和的 ( tranquil; serene)
• ［类］ 反义词: intemperate ( 放纵的)
• ［记］ equ ( 平等 ) +able -> 能够平等的 -> 稳定的

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin aequabilis, from aequare to make level or equal, from aequus
• Date: 1677
• 1. marked by lack of variation or change ; uniform <an equable distance apart>
• 2. marked by lack of noticeable, unpleasant, or extreme variation or inequality <an equable temperament>
• Synonyms: see steady
• ? equability noun
• ? equableness noun
• ? equably adverb

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