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单词 well-tempered
释义 well-tempered
\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English wel temperit, from wel well + temperit tempered
1.
 a. obsolete : properly constituted physically
  < a strong well-tempered stomach — Algernon Sydney >
 b. : having a good or equable disposition; especially : good-natured
  < a discreet and well-tempered officer — George Grote >
2. : treated so as to develop the desired degree of hardness and elasticity
 < well-tempered steel >
 < a well-tempered sword blade >
3. : mixed to the proper consistency — used especially of mortar and clay
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