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tempering

UK //ˈtem.pər.ɪŋ//US //ˈtem.pɚ.ɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'temperare'(调节、混合),经由古法语 'temprer' 进入英语,最初指金属处理,后引申为各种调节行为。

noun

❶ 指通过加热后缓慢冷却来改变金属硬度和韧性的工艺过程,常用于冶金领域。

“The tempering process makes the steel less brittle.”

(回火工艺使钢材不易脆裂。)

“Proper tempering improves the durability of knives.”

(恰当的回火处理能提升刀具的耐用性。)

❶ 指缓和或调节某事物的强度或性质,使其达到理想状态的行为。

“Tempering justice with mercy is a sign of wisdom.”

(用仁慈调和正义是智慧的表现。)

“The chef suggested tempering the spices for milder flavor.”

(厨师建议调和香料以获得更温和的风味。)

同义词:annealing, moderating, mitigating, modulating

verb

❶ 通过加热和冷却处理金属以改变其物理特性,通常指降低硬度增加韧性。

“The swordsmith is tempering the newly forged blade.”

(铸剑师正在对新锻造的剑刃进行回火处理。)

“Glass can be tempered to increase its strength.”

(玻璃可以通过钢化处理增强强度。)

❶ 使某事物变得温和或适度,通常指情绪、态度或气候等。

“She tempered her criticism with kind words.”

(她用温和的言辞缓和了批评的尖锐。)

“The sea breeze helps temper the summer heat.”

(海风有助于缓解夏日的炎热。)

同义词:modifying, adjusting, softening, regulating

常见短语

tempering process — 特指金属热处理中的回火工艺流程,通过精确控制温度改变材料性能。

“The tempering process determines the final properties of the tool.”

(回火工艺决定了工具的最终性能。)

tempering chocolate — 巧克力制作中的调温步骤,通过控制温度使巧克力结晶稳定,获得理想的光泽和口感。

“Properly tempering chocolate prevents white streaks from forming.”

(正确调温的巧克力不会出现白色条纹。)