temperament

名词 temperament:

1. your usual mood
   同义词：disposition
2. excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)
3. an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys

1. Commuting in the rush-hour requires a phlegmatic temperament.
   在上下班交通高峰期间乘坐通勤车要有安之若素的心境。
2. She is possessed of a wonderfully calm temperament.
   她性情非常文静。
3. He has an elastic temperament.
   他有开朗的性情。
4. He is a man with an artistic temperament.
   他是个有艺术家气质的男子。
5. I've got a mild temperament.
   我的性情很温和。
6. The two brothers have entirely different temperaments.
   他们兄弟俩的性情完全不同。