steady
柯林斯詞典
1. ADJ A steady situation continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is not likely to change quickly. 穩(wěn)定的
Despite the steady progress of building work, the campaign against it is still going strong. 盡管建筑工程穩(wěn)步進(jìn)行，反工運(yùn)動(dòng)卻仍然高漲。
The improvement in standards has been steady and persistent, but has attracted little comment from educationalists. 雖然標(biāo)準(zhǔn)在持續(xù)穩(wěn)步提高，但教育者并未對(duì)此有何評(píng)論。
2. steadilyADV 穩(wěn)定地[ADV with v]
Relax as much as possible and keep breathing steadily. 盡量放松，保持呼吸平穩(wěn)。
3. ADJ If an object is steady, it is firm and does not shake or move around. 平穩(wěn)的
Get as close to the subject as you can and hold the camera steady. 盡可能靠近對(duì)象，拿穩(wěn)相機(jī)。
4. ADJ If you look at someone or speak to them in a steady way, you look or speak in a calm, controlled way. 鎮(zhèn)定的
"Well, go on," said Camilla, her voice fairly steady. “嗯，繼續(xù)吧?！笨桌f(shuō)道，聲音相當(dāng)鎮(zhèn)定。
5. steadilyADV 鎮(zhèn)定地[ADV after v]
He moved back a little and stared steadily at Elaine. 他往后退了點(diǎn)，鎮(zhèn)定地盯著依萊恩。
6. ADJ If you describe a person as steady, you mean that they are sensible and reliable. 可靠的
He was firm and steady unlike other men she knew. 他堅(jiān)定、可靠，和她所認(rèn)識(shí)的其他男人不同。
7. V-T/V-I If you steady something or if it steadies, it stops shaking or moving around. 使平穩(wěn); 平穩(wěn)
Two men were on the bridge-deck, steadying a ladder. 兩人站在船橋甲板上，扶穩(wěn)一個(gè)梯子。
8. V-T If you steady yourself, you control your voice or expression, so that people will think that you are calm and not nervous. 使鎮(zhèn)定
Somehow she steadied herself and murmured, "Have you got a cigarette?"
她設(shè)法使自己鎮(zhèn)定下來(lái)，并低聲問(wèn)道,“你有香煙嗎？”
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steady /?st?d?/ (steadying,steadied,steadier,steadies,steadiest)
劍橋詞典
- There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors .
- There's been a steady flow of visitors .
- We're making slow but steady progress with the decorating .
- The last few years have seen a steady increase in the number of infections .
- There has been a steady improvement in the situation .
steady adjective (GRADUAL)
happening in a smooth , gradual , and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly穩(wěn)步的；持續(xù)的；有規(guī)律的
The procession moved through the streets at a steady pace . 隊(duì)伍穩(wěn)步穿過(guò)街道。
Orders for new ships are rising , after several years of steady decline . 新船的訂單數(shù)量經(jīng)過(guò)幾年的持續(xù)下降之后開(kāi)始增加了。
Over the last ten years he has produced a steady flow /stream /trickle of articles and papers . 過(guò)去10年中他連續(xù)發(fā)表了一系列文章和論文。
Progress has been slow but steady. 進(jìn)展雖然緩慢，但卻也在穩(wěn)步向前。
例句
steady adjective (FIRM)
not moving or changing suddenly固定不動(dòng)的；穩(wěn)固的，平穩(wěn)的
I'll hold the boat steady while you climb in. 我把船穩(wěn)住，你爬上來(lái)。
Most rental prices have held steady this year . 今年大部分租金保持不變。
Young people assume that if you are in a steady relationship , you don't have to worry about HIV . 年輕人想當(dāng)然地認(rèn)為，只要保持穩(wěn)定的戀愛(ài)關(guān)系，就不必?fù)?dān)心艾滋病病毒。
?steady job/work
work that is likely to continue for a long time and for which you will be paid regularly
長(zhǎng)期穩(wěn)定的工作
Owning your own home and having a steady job will help when applying for a loan . 擁有自己的住房而且工作穩(wěn)定對(duì)申請(qǐng)貸款很有利。
steady adjective (CONTROLLED)
under control穩(wěn)的；冷靜的，沉著的
a steady voice /look /gaze 冷靜的聲音／表情／目光
You need steady nerves to drive in city traffic . 在市內(nèi)開(kāi)車(chē)需要沉著冷靜。
Painting these small details needs a steady hand . 畫(huà)這些小細(xì)節(jié)手要穩(wěn)。
used to describe someone who can be trusted to show good judgment and act in a reasonable way
可靠的；穩(wěn)重的
a steady friend 可靠的朋友
習(xí)語(yǔ)
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