气质有很多含义,所以不容易翻成英语。
temperament, aptitude, attitude, disposition, personal qualities, inner qualities 都有气质的意思,确实是要照语境翻译的。
1. (个性特点) temperament; disposition; mould:
他有艺术家的气质 He has an artistic temperament.
2. (风格; 气度) qualities; makings:
革命者的气质 the makings of a revolutionary;
显著的东方人的气质 a distinctly oriental cast of mind;
他全然缺乏军人气质 He lacks all soldier-like qualities.
quality