distemper

• 名词，有多种含义：一种墙面涂料（水胶漆）；动物的病毒性疾病，尤其是犬瘟热；或混乱、动荡的状态。

A noun with multiple meanings: a type of paint used for walls, a viral disease affecting animals (especially dogs), or a state of disorder or unrest.

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1. Animal diseaseB2formalmedical

   A serious viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs, characterized by fever, coughing, and nervous system symptoms.

   犬瘟热

   • The puppy was vaccinated against distemper.
   • Distemper can be fatal if left untreated.
   • The shelter quarantined the dogs to prevent the spread of distemper.

2. Paint typeC1formalbritishart

   A type of paint used for walls, made from pigments mixed with water and a binding agent like glue or egg yolk.

   胶彩涂料

   • The old house was decorated with distemper paint.
   • Distemper is often used in historical restoration projects.
   • The artist preferred distemper for its matte finish.

   同义词tempera

3. Disorder or unrestC1formal

   A state of disorder, disturbance, or unrest, especially in a political or social context.

   动乱或不安

   • The country was in a state of political distemper.
   • Social distemper led to widespread protests.
   • The king's rule was marked by civil distemper.

   同义词agitationcommotiondisorderdisturbancetumultturmoilunrestupheaval

   反义词calmharmonyorderpeacestability

• 过时动词，指扰乱或破坏某事物的平衡或状态，也指混合或调制（尤用于绘画或医学）。

An obsolete verb meaning to upset or disturb the balance or temper of something, or to mix or prepare (especially in painting or medicine).

1. To upset or disturbC2formalbritish

   To disturb the normal state or order of something; to make someone ill or unsettled.

   扰乱

   • The political unrest distempered the entire region.
   • His mind was distempered by jealousy and suspicion.
   • The constant noise distempered her sleep.

   同义词agitatederangediscomposedisorderdisquietdisturbperturbruffleunsettleupset

   反义词calmcomposequietsettlesoothetranquilize