good-tempered
/ˌɡʊd ˈtempəd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɡʊd ˈtempərd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgu̇d-ˈtem-pərd/ (ame, mw)
good-tempered — 形容詞
1. describes someone who stays calm and pleasant even during difficult situations,
好脾氣
不易生氣、性情溫和的
describes someone who stays calm and pleasant even during difficult situations, rarely getting angry or annoyed by other people's behaviour
Our elderly neighbour Mrs. Chen is remarkably good-tempered and never complains about noisy children.
我們的鄰居陳老太太脾氣非常好，從不抱怨吵鬧的孩子們。
good-tempered + never complains about annoying situation
Omar had no sleep on the flight but stayed good-tempered and helped other passengers.
Omar 在飛機上完全沒睡，但依然脾氣很好，還幫其他旅客拿行李。
Their dog Bruno is so good-tempered that toddlers can pull its ears without a sound.
他們家的狗 Bruno 脾氣好到連學步的小孩拉牠耳朵都不吭一聲。
A good-tempered manager can handle complaints far better than one who gets angry quickly.
脾氣好的主管處理客訴的能力，遠比容易生氣的來得好。
- even-tempered
very similar, emphasises emotional steadiness and control
- easy-going
focuses more on not worrying or stressing about things rather than not getting angry
- good-natured
stresses kindness and a friendly, pleasant nature towards others
- bad-tempered
the direct opposite; easily annoyed or angry
- irritable
becoming annoyed or angry very quickly, often about small things
用法筆記
Describes a stable personality trait, not a temporary mood. For a short-term feeling of happiness, use 'in a good mood' instead.