intemperate

英 [ɪn'temp(ə)rət] 美[ɪn'tɛmpərət]

• adj. 放纵的；酗酒的；酷烈的

1. (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes;

"an intemperate climate"

"intemperate zones"

2. excessive in behavior;

"intemperate rage"

3. given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors