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Tantrums Meaning in English

word · lemma: tantrum

ˈtæntɹəmz
TAN-trumz
tˈɑːntɹəmz
TAHN-trumz

释义

Strong, sudden displays of anger or frustration, usually by children, often when they do not get what they want.

用法与细微差别

Most common for young children, but sometimes used humorously for adults. Usually appears in plural ('throwing tantrums', 'having a tantrum'). Formal situations may use 'outburst'. Common with 'throw', 'have', or 'get'. Not the same as 'anger'—'tantrum' is more uncontrolled.

例句

The little boy had tantrums when he couldn’t have candy.

basic

She sometimes throws tantrums at school.

basic

His tantrums make it hard for his parents to relax.

basic

Lately, my toddler has been having fewer tantrums than before.

natural

Adults can have emotional tantrums too, just in different ways.

natural

She ignored his tantrums and finished her work anyway.

natural