temperament
n[C, U]
person's nature as it affects the way he thinks, feels and behaves 气质; 性情; 禀性
I've got a very nervous temperament. 我很神经质.
a man with an artistic temperament 有艺术家气质的男子
The two brothers have entirely different temperaments. 他们兄弟俩的性情完全不同.
To be a champion, skill is not enough you have to have the right temperament. 要当冠军, 光有技巧还不够--还必须有相应的禀赋.
Opera singers often display a lot of temperament, ie are moody or excitable. 歌剧演员的性情常常不稳定(情绪多变或爱激动).
If you roughhouse with a cat, you're going to get scratched.
如果你喜欢和猫嬉戏,可能会被爪子抓伤。
How long has he been with that company?
他在那家公司多久了?
In the early morning, the food that had been laid out for the dead is thrown into a river or into the sea as it is considered unlucky for anyone living to eat it.