n.发脾气；生气；易怒；暴躁；性急
But Mourinho insists the Ivory Coast international's actions were caused by frustration rather than petulance. 但是穆帅坚持认为这位象牙海岸国脚的行为是被不顺心引起的，而不是发脾气。
I write you to address my growing concerns regarding your recent petulance and that of your fellow Archbishops. 我怀着对你和手下近日无常的暴躁的担忧给你写这封信。
