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attemper

/uh-tem-per/US // əˈtɛm pər //UK // (əˈtɛmpə) //

态度,态度很好,态度好,态度好的

Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    Archaic.

    • : to modify or moderate by mixing or blending with something different or opposite.
    • : to regulate or modify the temperature of.
    • : to soothe; mollify; mitigate.
    • : to accommodate; adapt.

Examples

  • Her eye proclaims her of the Briton-line; Her lion-port, her awe-commanding face, Attemper'd sweet to virgin-grace.

  • Of his answer we require you to advertise us with all diligence, for according thereunto we intend to attemper our proceedings.

  • It was evident that neither fire nor clothing would, in an habitation like that, attemper the chilling blasts.

  • Lifted sashes and lofty ceilings were insufficient to attemper it.