新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

steady

英  [ˈstedi]
    

[ADJ, VERB]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • steadier , steadiest

    1稳定的

    A steady situation continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is not likely to change quickly.

    近义词

    regular , even

    双语例句

    例:

    Despite the steady progress of building work, the campaign against it is still going strong.

    尽管建筑工程已在稳步进行,反工运动却仍然高涨。

    例:

    The improvement in standards has been steady and persistent, but has attracted little comment from educationalists.

    虽然标准在持续稳步提高,但教育者并未对此有何评论。

    例:

    a steady stream of traffic.

    持续而稳定的交通流。

    2平稳的

    If an object is steady, it is firm and does not shake or move around.

    双语例句

    例:

    Get as close to the subject as you can and hold the camera steady.

    尽可能靠近拍摄对象,拿稳相机。

    3镇定的

    If you look at someone or speak to them in a steady way, you look or speak in a calm, controlled way.

    双语例句

    例:

    'Well, go on,' said Camilla, her voice fairly steady.

    “嗯,继续吧。”卡米拉用沉着的语气说道。

    4可靠的

    If you describe a person as steady, you mean that they are sensible and reliable.

    双语例句

    例:

    He was firm and steady unlike other men she knew.

    他坚定、可靠,和她所认识的其他男人不同。

    VERB. 动词
  • steadies , steadying , steadied

    1[I 不及物动词] 使平稳 , 平稳

    If you steady something or if it steadies, it stops shaking or moving around.

    双语例句

    例:

    Two men were on the bridge-deck, steadying a ladder.

    两人站在船桥甲板上,扶稳一个梯子。

    2[T 及物动词] 使镇定

    If you steady yourself, you control your voice or expression, so that people will think that you are calm and not nervous.

    近义词

    compose

    双语例句

    例:

    Somehow she steadied herself and murmured, 'Have you got a cigarette?'

    她设法使自己镇定下来,并低声问道,“你有香烟吗?”

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