temper (B1)
カタカナ: テンパー
IPA: /ˈtɛmpər/
Definition
A person's emotional state, specifically regarding how easily they become angry or stay calm.
意味: 怒りやすさや落ち着きやすさといった、その人の感情の状態。
Examples / 例文
He has a fiery temper that flares up easily. — 彼はすぐにカッとなる激しい気性だ。
His temper got the better of him, and he shouted at the referee. — 彼は怒りを抑えきれず、審判に怒鳴ってしまった。
Temper の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Temper:
How to Use Temper
- temper with (prepositional phrase)
- To moderate or soften something by adding something else. — "He tempered his criticism with a few positive remarks."
- temper tantrum (collocation)
- An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child. — "The toddler threw a temper tantrum when he didn't get his way."
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