| 释义 |
at·tem·per
\əˈtempə(r), aˈ-\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English attempren, from Middle French atemprer, from Latin attemperare to adjust, accommodate, from ad- + temperare to temper — more at temper
1. obsolete : regulate, control, order
2. archaic
a. : soften, mitigate
b. : soothe, appease
3.
a. archaic : to reduce, modify, or moderate by mixture
b. : to modify the temperature of : make (as air) warmer or colder
4. archaic : to make suitable : accommodate, adapt
5. archaic : to bring into harmony : attune
Synonyms: see moderate |