quick temper

IPA/ˌkwɪk ˈtem.pər/
IPA/ˌkwɪk ˈtem.pɚ/

quick temper — noun

1. a habit of getting angry very fast, often over small problems or careless remark

1.名詞B2
釋義

a habit of getting angry very fast, often over small problems or careless remarks.

例句

Ezra's quick temper turned a simple parking mistake into an argument.

someone's quick temper + turn small trouble into conflict

A quick temper can ruin a family meal over one careless joke.

a quick temper can + cause social damage

同義詞
  • short temper

    the closest everyday phrase; slightly more common and fixed

  • hot temper

    stronger and more explosive, often suggesting fiercer anger

  • bad temper

    broader; can mean a generally unpleasant or cross mood

  • irritability

    more formal and often used in medical or psychological contexts

反義詞
  • even temper

    steady emotional balance without getting angry quickly

  • patience

    ability to stay calm instead of reacting at once

文法句型

have a quick temper

someone's quick temper

a quick temper with [someone]

用法筆記

Usually describes a person's regular disposition rather than one single burst of anger. It is common when you want to stress how fast the anger starts, especially in everyday situations like delays, mistakes, or teasing remarks.

常見錯誤

❌She is quick temper when people interrupt her.
✅She has a quick temper when people interrupt her.
💡use the noun phrase with 'have', not as an adjective after 'be'.