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tar·tar /ˈtɑːtə $ ˈtɑːrtər/ noun
1.[uncountableU]HBH a hard substance that forms on your teeth 牙石,牙垢
2[countableC]British EnglishBrE informalANGRY someone who has a violent temper 凶悍的人,脾气暴戾的人
She’s a real tartar.
她真是一个悍妇。
Examples from the Corpus
tartar• Combine flour, soda, salt and cream of tartar in medium mixing bowl and add to creamed mixture, beating well.• The ingredients of this particular concoction included garlic, mustard seed, tamarind and cream of tartar.