“坏脾气”常见的英文表达有 “bad temper” 或 “short temper”。
“bad temper” 侧重于描述一个人长期或习惯性的易怒、暴躁的性格特点。例如:He has a bad temper and often gets angry over small things.(他脾气不好,经常因为小事发火。)
“short temper” 更强调容易突然发怒,脾气来得快去得也快,侧重于描述一种容易急躁、缺乏耐心的状态。例如:She has a short temper and doesn't like to be kept waiting.(她脾气急躁,不喜欢让人久等。)