tempering

• 指用于缓和、减弱或增强某种性质或物质的，常用于冶金等本义，也用于比喻意义。

Describes something that serves to moderate, soften, or strengthen a quality or substance, often used in both literal (metallurgy) and figurative contexts.

1. Moderating or softeningC1formal

   Acting to make something less extreme, harsh, or intense; bringing to a more balanced state.

   缓和的

   • Her tempering influence helped calm the heated argument.
   • The judge's tempering remarks reduced the tension in the courtroom.
   • A tempering breeze made the hot afternoon more bearable.

   同义词calmingmoderatingpalliativesofteningsoothing

   反义词aggravatingintensifyingworsening

• 指通过热处理（如淬火后回火）或添加其他物质来增加材料（通常是金属或玻璃）的韧性和强度的工艺；也泛指调和、缓和或使某物变得温和的过程。

A noun referring to a heat treatment process used to harden and strengthen materials, typically metals or glass.

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1. Heat treatment processC1formaltechnical

   A process of heating and cooling a material, typically metal or glass, to increase its hardness, strength, or toughness.

   热处理工艺

   • Tempering steel makes it less brittle and more durable.
   • The blacksmith used tempering to harden the sword blade.
   • Proper tempering is essential for creating high-quality tools.

   同义词annealing

• 动词，指通过调和、锻炼或调节使某物（如金属）达到理想状态，或指缓和、克制情绪等。

A verb used to indicate the act of moderating, hardening, or adjusting something, such as metal or one's emotions, to achieve a desired state or quality.

1. Moderate or HardenB2formal

   To make something less extreme or more resilient, often by adding a counterbalancing element.

   缓和或淬炼

   • Justice must be tempered with mercy.
   • The steel is tempered by heating and cooling it.
   • He tempered his criticism with praise.

   同义词alleviateannealassuagehardenmitigatemoderatequalifysoftenstrengthentone downtoughen

   反义词aggravateexacerbateheightenintensifysharpen

2. Adjust or TuneC1formal

   To bring something to a desired state or condition by adjusting it.

   调整

   • The musician tempered the piano strings for perfect pitch.
   • She tempered her voice to a calm tone.
   • The artist tempered the colors to achieve the right shade.

   同义词adjustattunebalancecalibratefine-tunemodulateregulatetune