新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

steer

英  [stɪə]
    

[VERB]

    PHRASE. 习语
  • steer clear of

    1有意避开某人/某物

    If you steer clear of someone or something, you deliberately avoid them.

    双语例句

    例:

    I think a lot of people, women in particular, steer clear of these sensitive issues.

    我认为很多人,尤其是女性,都会有意避开这些敏感问题。

    VERB. 动词
  • steers , steering , steered

    1[T 及物动词] 驾驶

    When you steer a car, boat, or plane, you control it so that it goes in the direction that you want.

    双语例句

    例:

    What is it like to steer a ship this size?

    驾驶这样大小的船感觉怎么样?

    2[T 及物动词] 引导

    If you steer people towards a particular course of action or attitude, you try to lead them gently in that direction.

    双语例句

    例:

    The new government is seen as one that will steer the country in the right direction.

    新政府被认为能将这个国家引向正确的方向。

    3[T 及物动词] 引领

    If you steer someone in a particular direction, you guide them there.

    近义词

    guide

    双语例句

    例:

    Nick steered them into the nearest seats.

    尼克将他们领到最近的座位上。

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