"a short fuse" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 脾气急
• 容易发火

Definition

如果某人脾气急，他们很容易或很快就生气或发脾气。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

为非正式表达，描述脾气容易爆发的人。常用于人性格评论，和实际保险丝无关，多见于口语。

Examples

My dad has a short fuse, so we try not to disturb him when he's working.

我爸爸**脾气急**，所以他工作时我们尽量不打扰他。

If you have a short fuse, it's important to take deep breaths.

如果你**脾气急**，深呼吸很重要。

My teacher has a short fuse and gets angry quickly.

我的老师**脾气急**，很快就会生气。

Careful what you say around Sam—he's got a short fuse these days.

最近对山姆说话要小心——他现在**脾气很急**。

You might not want to bring up politics with Grandma—she has a short fuse about that topic.

你最好别和奶奶聊政治——她对这个话题**脾气很急**。

After a long day, anyone can have a short fuse—don't take it personally.

忙碌一天后，谁都可能会**脾气急**——别往心里去。