v. 回火；缓和（temper的三单形式）

n a sudden outburst of anger

n a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

n a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

n the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

v bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

v harden by reheating and cooling in oil

v adjust the pitch (of pianos)

v make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate

v restrain