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单词 tantrum
释义
tantrumtan‧trum /ˈtæntrəm/ noun [countable] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • And he is known for his after-match tantrums, which include an incident when he kicked down an advertising board.
  • He threw a few tantrums, I remember that.
  • He threw a temper tantrum at school when two of the newcomers took his soccer ball.
  • Many parents and teachers back down in the face of a massive tantrum.
  • Sooner or later the persistent tactics of the passive-aggressive child will result in temper tantrums.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorto behave in a very angry way
if someone, especially a child, has or throws a tantrum , they shout angrily and cry, especially because they cannot have what they want: · Whenever it's time for bed she throws a tantrum.· Almost all two-year-olds have tantrums from time to time.
to start a loud angry argument with someone, especially in a public place and in a way that is embarrassing: · Please don't talk so loudly. You're making a scene.· I hate it when people make a scene in public.
a sudden expression of very strong angry feelings, especially because you cannot control your anger any longer: · I was embarrassed by my husband's outburst.· Corbin apologized for his outburst at the meeting.
to hold up your hand with the fingers tightly closed and shake it in order to show that you are angry: · The old man shook his fist angrily at the nurse.
to bring your foot down hard on the ground because you are angry about something: · "Louis, get over here!" Margret demanded, stamping her foot.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
 She throws a tantrum when she can’t have the toy she wants.
 children’s temper tantrums
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=a time when someone, especially a child, behaves very angrily and unreasonably)· My nephew has temper tantrums if he can’t get his own way.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
· Temper tantrums Temper tantrums are commonly reported from the age of 2 years old.· Two seasons ago Sprewell did throw a year-long temper tantrum.· The parents agreed that the priority problem was temper tantrums which always occurred after refusal of Joanne's demands.· Sooner or later the persistent tactics of the passive-aggressive child will result in temper tantrums.· The tell-tale signs are a complete humour transplant, temper tantrums, and strong Nietzschean overtones to all their actions.· He threw a temper tantrum at school when two of the newcomers took his soccer ball.· Prolonged temper tantrums were not part of his personality.· Children beg, cry, throw temper tantrums, flatter, and employ countless techniques to get what they want.
VERB
· If you have children, you may have experienced them coming home from school and immediately throwing a tantrum in front of you.· Two seasons ago Sprewell did throw a year-long temper tantrum.· But she could not go home, given how she felt; fit to throw a tantrum.· He threw a temper tantrum at school when two of the newcomers took his soccer ball.· He threw a tantrum when she complained he should have treated her earlier.· Children beg, cry, throw temper tantrums, flatter, and employ countless techniques to get what they want.· You will not scream and throw a tantrum.· A citizen assigned to jury duty is jailed for throwing a temper tantrum before a judge.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
  • Rogers threw a fit when he didn't get the sales account.
  • But she could not go home, given how she felt; fit to throw a tantrum.
  • Hannah cried furiously and frequently threw tantrums when she had to put them on in the morning.
  • He threw a tantrum when she complained he should have treated her earlier.
  • He could throw a tantrum or a punch.
  • If you have children, you may have experienced them coming home from school and immediately throwing a tantrum in front of you.
  • Try to avoid surprises and avoid throwing a tantrum yourself.
  • You will not scream and throw a tantrum.
a sudden short period when someone, especially a child, behaves very angrily and unreasonablyhave/throw a tantrum She throws a tantrum when she can’t have the toy she wants. children’s temper tantrums
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