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steely

UK //ˈstiːli//US //ˈstiːli//

词源

源自中古英语 'steel'(钢铁)+ 后缀 '-y',首次记录于14世纪,比喻坚硬或坚定的特质。

adjective

❶ 形容像钢铁般坚硬、冷峻或坚定的特质,常用于描述人的性格、眼神或物体的外观。

“She gave him a steely glare that made him step back.”

(她投来一道冷峻的目光,让他不由得后退。)

“His steely determination helped him overcome all obstacles.”

(他钢铁般的决心帮助他克服了所有障碍。)

同义词:unyielding, resolute, hard

常见短语

steely resolve — 形容极其坚定、不可动摇的决心,常用于面对困难时的态度。

“With steely resolve, she completed the marathon despite her injury.”

(凭借钢铁般的决心,她带伤完成了马拉松比赛。)