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Temper
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怒火, 愤怒
a short period of extreme anger
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脾气, 性格
a tendency to quickly become angry
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性情, 心情
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
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回火, 硬度
the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
to temper
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调温, 调和
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
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调和, 缓和
to make something moderate or agreeable by adding another element
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调音
adjust the pitch (of pianos)
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调温, 加热冷却
to harden melted substances, often chocolate, by reheating and then cooling them to stabilize their texture
Example
The chef tempered the spicy curry with coconut milk to balance the flavors and reduce the heat.
She tempered the eggs by slowly adding the hot liquid, preventing them from curdling in the sauce.
To achieve the perfect texture, the baker tempered the dough by allowing it to rise at room temperature before baking.
Example
The emotional impact of the news was tempered by the reassuring words of the counselor.
His initial frustration was tempered by a thoughtful conversation with his mentor.
The heat was tempered by a gentle breeze coming through the open window.
