单词 | tempering |
释义 | temper1 of 2noun tem·per ˈtem-pər 1 a : heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion she has a real temper b : calmness of mind : composure c : state of feeling or frame of mind at a particular time usually dominated by a single strong emotion d : a characteristic cast of mind or state of feeling : disposition 2 a : characteristic tone : trend the temper of the times b : high quality of mind or spirit : courage c archaic : a suitable proportion or balance of qualities : a middle state between extremes : mean, medium virtue is … a just temper between propensities T. B. Macaulay d archaic : character, quality the temper of the land you design to sow John Mortimer 3 a : the state of a substance with respect to certain desired qualities (such as hardness, elasticity, or workability) especially : the degree of hardness or resiliency given steel by tempering b : the feel and relative solidity of leather 4 : a substance (such as a metal) added to or mixed with something else (such as another metal) to modify the properties of the latter temper 2 of 2verb tempered; tempering ˈtem-p(ə-)riŋ transitive verb 1 : to dilute, qualify, or soften by the addition or influence of something else : moderate temper justice with mercy 2 a : to anneal or toughen (glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling b(1) : to harden (a material, such as steel) by reheating and cooling in oil (2) : to soften (a material, such as hardened steel or cast iron) by reheating at a lower temperature 3 : to make stronger and more resilient through hardship : toughen troops tempered in battle 4 : to bring to a suitable state by mixing in or adding a usually liquid ingredient: such as a : to mix (clay) with water or a modifier (such as grog) and knead to a uniform texture b : to mix oil with (colors) in making paint ready for use 5 a : to put in tune with something : attune b : to adjust the pitch of (a note, chord, or instrument) to a temperament 6 archaic a : to exercise control over : govern, restrain b : to cause to be well disposed : mollify tempered and reconciled them both Richard Steele temperable ˈtem-p(ə-)rə-bəl adjective temperer ˈtem-pər-ər noun tempering verb1 as in annealing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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