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temperate
When talking about weather, 'temperate' is almost always used to describe a general climate or region rather than the temperature of a single day. When describing a person's behavior, it is a formal word. In casual conversation, people are more likely to use words like 'moderate' or 'balanced'. Be careful not to confuse this with 'temperature', which is the noun used to measure how hot or cold something is.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is researching study abroad locations on her laptop.
Chloe Smith
Thinking of Spain. I can't deal with another winter that isn't temperate.
Eleanor Smith
JUST MAKE SURE YOU DONT BLOW THROUGH YOUR SAVINGS DEAR
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Chloe uses 'temperate' to describe her desire for a mild climate to escape harsh winters. Eleanor responds in all caps, reflecting her technological illiteracy, and uses the phrasal verb 'blow through', meaning to spend money quickly and wastefully.