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steer

UK //stɪə//US //stɪr//

词源

源自古英语 'stieran',意为“引导或控制”,与德语 'steuern' 同源。

verb

❶ 控制车辆、船只等交通工具的方向,使其按照预定的路线行驶。

“He steered the car carefully through the narrow streets.”

(他小心地驾驶汽车穿过狭窄的街道。)

“She steered the boat towards the harbor.”

(她把船驶向港口。)

❶ 引导或影响某人或某事的走向或发展,使其朝着特定方向前进。

“Parents try to steer their children towards good habits.”

(父母试图引导孩子养成好习惯。)

“The teacher steered the discussion towards a meaningful conclusion.”

(老师引导讨论走向一个有意义的结论。)

同义词:direct, guide, navigate, control, lead

noun

❶ 指被阉割的公牛,通常用于肉食或耕作。

“The farmer raised several steers for beef production.”

(农民养了几头阉牛用于生产牛肉。)

“Steers are often used in cattle ranching.”

(阉牛常用于牧场养殖。)

同义词:ox, bullock

常见短语

steer clear of — 避开或远离某人或某事,通常是为了避免麻烦或危险。

“You should steer clear of that neighborhood at night.”

(晚上你应该避开那个街区。)