
好词典

源自中古英语 unstedi,由否定前缀 un- + steady(古英语 stede '位置,固定处')构成,最早记录于14世纪。
❶ 指物体或状态不稳定、摇晃或不牢固,容易改变或失去平衡。常用于描述物理状态或情绪波动。
“The old chair was unsteady and wobbled when I sat on it.”
(这把旧椅子不稳,我坐上去时摇摇晃晃的。)
“Her voice was unsteady as she tried to hold back tears.”
(她努力忍住泪水时,声音变得颤抖。)
❶ 使某物变得不稳定或动摇,通常指破坏原有的平衡状态。
“The earthquake unsteadied the foundation of the building.”
(地震动摇了建筑物的地基。)
“Her sudden confession unsteadied his calm demeanor.”
(她突然的坦白打破了他镇定的外表。)
unsteady hand — 指手部颤抖或不稳的状态,可能由于紧张、疾病或年龄原因导致。
“The surgeon couldn't operate with an unsteady hand.”
(外科医生无法用颤抖的手进行手术。)
unsteady ground — 字面指不稳固的地面,比喻处境危险或基础不牢靠的情况。
“Their relationship was on unsteady ground after the argument.”
(争吵过后,他们的关系岌岌可危。)