modify ['mɔdifai]
to change sth slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
to make sth less extreme:
(grammar) a word, such as an adjective or adverb, that modifies another word or group of words describes it or restricts its meaning in some way:
v 修改，减轻；缓和；修饰；更改

例句
We have to modify our plan a little bit.
我们得对我们的计划稍加修改。
You'd better modify your tone.
你最好缓和一下你的口气。
A noun sometimes modifies another noun.
一个名词有时候修饰另一个名词。

modulate['mɔdjuleit]
(formal) to change the quality of your voice in order to create a particular effect by making it louder, softer, lower, etc
~ (from sth) (to / into sth) (music) to change from one musical KEY (= set of notes) to another
(technical) to affect sth so that it becomes more regular, slower, etc:
（technical) to change the rate at which a sound wave or radio signal VIBRATES
v 调节；调整；【物理学、电子学】 调制；【音乐】转调

例句
She has a very monotonous voice; she should have it modulated.
她的声音很单调，应该加以调整。
At this point the players have to modulate from E to G.
这时演奏者必须由E调转到G调。

moderate['mɔdəreit]
that is neither very good, large, hot, etc. nor very bad, small, cold, etc
having or showing opinions, especially about politics, that are not extreme: moderate views / policies
staying within limits that are considered to be reasonable by most people:
to become or make sth become less extreme, severe, etc
adj. 有节制的；中等的；适度的，稳健的，温和的
vi. 变缓和，变弱
vt. 节制；减轻

词组短语
moderate price 公平价格；公道价格
moderate rain 中雨

例句
She should moderate her language when children are present.
在孩子面前，她说话应该节制。
His fury moderated when he learned why she had done it.
当他知道了她那样做的原因时，他的火气就消了。
The adjustment of the interest rate will moderate.
利率的调整将会放缓。

moderation[,mɔdə'reiʃən]
n. 适度；节制；温和；缓和

moderator['mɔdəreitə]
person whose job is to help the two sides in a dispute to reach an agreement
（especially AmE) a person whose job is to make sure that a discussion or a debate is fair
(BrE) a person whose job is to make sure that an exam is marked fairly
n. 仲裁人；调解人；【英】主考人;监考人；[核物理学] 慢化剂；缓和剂

accommodate [ə'kɔmədeit] commodity 商店 便利店
to provide sb with a room or place to sleep, live or sit
to provide enough space for sb/sth
(formal) to consider sth, such as sb's opinion or a fact, and be influenced by it when you are deciding what to do or explaining sth
~ sb (with sth) (formal) to help sb by doing what they want
~ sth / yourself to sth (formal) to change your behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation better

v 向…提供；向…提供膳宿(或住处)，供给…住宿，租房间给…住，接纳(寄宿者);使适应；调解

例句
The hotel can accommodate 500 tourists.
这家旅馆可住五百名观光客。
You will have to accommodate yourself to the changed situation.
你必须适应变化了的形势。
The bank will accommodate him with a loan.
银行将向他提供一笔贷款。

accommodation [ə,kɔmə'deiʃən]
（BrE) a place to live, work or stay in
(accommodations) [pl.] (AmE) somewhere to live or stay, often also providing food or other services
[C, U] (formal) a satisfactory agreement or arrangement between people or groups with different opinions; the process of reaching this agreement:
n. 住处，膳宿；调节；适应;和解；【美】预订铺位

例句
They reached an accommodation with neighboring countries.
他们同邻国和解了。