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steadiness

UK //ˈstedinəs//US //ˈstedinəs//

词源

源自中古英语 stedinesse,由 steady(稳定的)加名词后缀 -ness 构成,最终可追溯至古英语 stæððig(固定的)。

noun

❶ 指物体或状态的稳定性,形容不易摇晃或改变的特性,常用于描述物理平衡或人的情绪稳定。

“The steadiness of the table made it perfect for writing.”

(桌子的稳定性使其非常适合书写。)

“Her voice had a remarkable steadiness despite the nervousness.”

(尽管紧张,她的声音仍保持着惊人的稳定。)

❶ 指人的性格或行为的可靠性,表示持续、坚定且不易受外界影响的特质。

“His steadiness at work earned him the trust of his colleagues.”

(他在工作中的可靠性赢得了同事的信任。)

“She admired the steadiness of his commitment to the project.”

(她钦佩他对项目坚定不移的投入。)

同义词:stability, firmness, constancy, reliability, consistency

常见短语

steadiness of purpose — 形容目标明确且行动持之以恒的状态,强调不轻易动摇的决心。

“Her steadiness of purpose led her to complete the marathon despite the pain.”

(她坚定的目标感让她忍着疼痛完成了马拉松。)