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steady

UK //ˈstedi//US //ˈstedi//

词源

源自中古英语 'stede'(意为‘地方’或‘固定’),与古英语 'stæððig'(意为‘稳固的’)相关。

adjective

❶ 形容事物稳定、持续不变的状态,没有突然的变化或波动。

“She kept a steady hand while painting the details.”

(她在画细节时保持手部稳定。)

“The company has shown steady growth over the years.”

(这家公司多年来一直保持稳定增长。)

❶ 形容人可靠、沉稳,不容易受外界影响而改变。

“He is a steady friend who always supports me.”

(他是个可靠的朋友,总是支持我。)

“She remained steady under pressure.”

(她在压力下依然保持镇定。)

同义词:stable, consistent, reliable, firm, constant

verb

❶ 使某物稳定或保持平衡,防止摇晃或变化。

“He steadied the ladder while she climbed up.”

(她爬上去时,他扶稳了梯子。)

“She took a deep breath to steady her nerves.”

(她深吸一口气以稳定情绪。)

同义词:stabilize, balance, secure, calm, settle

常见短语

steady as a rock — 形容人或事物极其稳定,完全不受外界干扰。

“Even in the chaos, he remained steady as a rock.”

(即使在混乱中,他依然稳如磐石。)

steady on — 用于提醒某人小心或放慢速度,避免过度或鲁莽的行为。

“Steady on! You're driving too fast.”

(慢点!你开得太快了。)