temper
/ˈtempə/ · /ˈtempɚ/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #5387 in the learning path
脾气；易怒的性情
Definitions
n. A tendency to become angry, or an angry mood.
脾气；易怒的性情
v. Make something less strong, extreme, or severe.
缓和；节制
v. Treat metal with heat to give it suitable hardness and toughness.
使金属回火
Example
He lost his temper when the drawer jammed again.
抽屉又卡住了，他大发脾气。
Governments should temper enthusiasm for new technologies with careful consideration of their potential social consequences.
政府应认真考虑新技术可能带来的社会后果，避免一味热衷于推广。
Collocations
- lose your temper
- keep your temper
- a short temper
- temper enthusiasm with caution
Word family
- temperamental (adj.)
- tempering (n.)
Usage tip
lose your temper 是发脾气；动词常用 temper A with B。
FAQ
- What does temper mean?
- A tendency to become angry, or an angry mood. Make something less strong, extreme, or severe. Treat metal with heat to give it suitable hardness and toughness.
- How is temper pronounced?
- UK /ˈtempə/, US /ˈtempɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
