Temper

(v.)

1. bring (metal) to the required degree of hardness and elasticity by heating and then cooling

使（金属）回火

e.g. tempered steel

回火钢

e.g. temper oneself in a grassroots unit

下基层锻炼

2. temper sth (with sth) moderate or soften the effects of sth; mitigate sth

调和或减轻某事物的作用；使某事缓和

e.g. temper justice with mercy, i.e. be merciful when punishing sb. justly

法外施恩（惩罚某人是公正而仁慈）

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