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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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