Word
even-tempered
adjective
沉着的；平和的；脾气好的
核心释义
Calm and not easily angered or upset, even in stressful situations.
- 1.
即使在会让许多人愤怒、沮丧、恐慌等的情况下仍保持冷静。
Remaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.
即使在会让许多人愤怒、沮丧、恐慌等的情况下仍保持冷静。；性情平和的
用法In use
My grandfather is very even-tempered; he never raises his voice.
用法提示：形容词作表语，描述人的性格特点
An even-tempered manager can keep the team calm during a crisis.
用法提示：形容词作定语，修饰名词manager
She remained even-tempered despite the constant interruptions.
用法提示：形容词作表语，描述在压力下的状态
be even-tempered
She is usually even-tempered, even under stress.
她通常性情平和，即使在压力下也是如此。
remain even-tempered
Try to remain even-tempered during the negotiation.
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- bad-tempered
- 脾气坏的 · bad-tempered 指易怒、脾气不好，与 even-tempered（性情平和）含义相反；even-tempered 强调情绪稳定不易激动。
- short-tempered
- 易怒的 · short-tempered 指容易突然发怒，与 even-tempered（一贯平和）形成对比；even-tempered 表示不容易被激怒。
- good-tempered
- 好脾气的 · good-tempered 指天性善良温和，而 even-tempered 侧重情绪的稳定和不易波动；一个强调好，一个强调平。
词族Word family
- temper
- 脾气；性情 · n.
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于描述人的性格，不用于比较级或最高级。
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