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temper

英/tˈɛmpɐ/
美/ˈtɛmpɝ/
01n.

(钢等的)硬度, 脾气, 心情, 中和剂, 倾向, 回火

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling; a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

02v.

使回火, 锻炼, 调和, 使缓和

harden by reheating and cooling in oil

03v.

回火

harden by reheating and cooling in oil