"short fuse" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 脾气急
• 容易发火

Definition

“short fuse” 形容某人很容易生气，脾气暴躁。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

为非正式、习惯用语，常用于形容容易发怒的人。多用于日常交流，不适合正式场合。常见搭配：have a short fuse。

Examples

He has a short fuse, so be careful what you say.

他有**脾气急**，所以说话要小心。

My brother has a short fuse and often gets angry.

我弟弟有**脾气急**，经常生气。

She lost her temper because of her short fuse.

她因为**脾气急**而发脾气了。

Don't push his buttons—he's got a short fuse.

别惹他——他**脾气急**。

After a long day, I tend to have a short fuse.

经过漫长一天，我就会变得**脾气急**。

You know me—I have a short fuse when I'm hungry.

你知道的，我饿的时候**脾气急**。