/,temprə'mentl; ,tɛmprə`mɛntl/
adj
1 caused by a person's temperament 由人的气质引起的; 生来的
*a temperamental aversion to hard work 生性厌恶艰苦的工作.
2 (often derog 常作贬义) having or showing fits of excitable or moody behaviour; not calm or consistent 神经质的; 不冷静的; 变化无常的
*He's avery temperamental player, ie plays well or badly accordingto his mood. 他是个情绪波动的演员（演得好坏由心情而定）.
* (joc 谑) My car is a bit temperamental, ie is likely to break down, fail to start, etc. 我的汽车没准脾气（可能出毛病、发动不起来等）.

adj
likely to suddenly become upset, excited, or angry - used to show disapproval
　Preston is particularly good at handling temperamental people.
a machine, system etc that is temperamental does not always work properly
　Sorry if the heater's a bit temperamental.
relating to the emotional part of someone's character
　serious temperamental differences between the couple
>temperamentallyadv