temper

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四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

英文释义

n. a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
n. a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
n. the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
v. harden by reheating and cooling in oil

中文翻译

n. (钢等的)硬度, 脾气, 心情, 中和剂, 倾向, 回火
vt. 使回火, 锻炼, 调和, 使缓和
vi. 回火

2
Collins 星级
4,768
BNC 频率
6,436
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记忆技巧

temper 的词根来源于拉丁语 temperare，意思是调和或适度，理解为情绪的调和，也有控制情绪的意思。

例句

1. She has a quick temper and gets angry easily.
她脾气暴躁，容易生气。
2. It's important to keep your temper in check during a disagreement.
在争论中控制好自己的脾气是很重要的。
3. He tried to temper his excitement when he heard the good news.
他在听到好消息时试图抑制自己的兴奋。

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