tempering造句怎麼寫

Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.

Our security emanates from the justness of our cause; the force of our example; the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.

That last part - "according to his ability or achievement" -is the tempering phrase, a shrewd bit of expectations management.

"What these studies suggest is that romantic love serves a very important function, tempering our natural desire to pay attention to, and to continuously seek out, the best available mate," he says.