English主要词典
temperament
Universal Words
noun
1 [C,U] a person's or an animal's nature as shown in the way they behave or react to situations or people:
to have an artistic / a nervous / a fiery temperament * a horse with an excellent temperament * She's a dreamer and a romantic by temperament. * To become a champion, you have to have the right temperament.
2 [U] the tendency to get emotional and excited very easily and behave in an unreasonable way:
an actor given to displays of temperament