| 词汇 | steady |
| 释义 | steady (verb) steady (adverb) steady (noun) steady 5 ENTRIES FOUND: steady (adjective) steady (verb) steady (adverb) steady (noun) ready (adjective) 1 steady /ˈstɛdi/ adjective steadier; steadiest 1 steady /ˈstɛdi/ adjective steadier; steadiest Learner's definition of STEADY [also more steady; most steady] 1 : not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position固定的；牢固的 She used a tripod to keep the camera steady.她用三脚架固定照相机。 Painting takes a steady hand and a good eye.画画需要眼明手稳。 a steady gaze一动不动的凝视 He was drunk and wasn't very steady on his feet. [=his balance was not good; he looked like he might fall]他醉了，双脚站不稳。 2 : not changing as time passes稳定的；恒定的: such as a : not increasing or decreasing不变的；不上升的；不下跌的 Prices have remained steady over the last month.上个月物价保持稳定。 a steady heart rate稳定的心率 b : lasting or continuing for a long period of time in a dependable way安稳的；可靠的 He finally has a steady job.他最终找到一份安稳的工作。 They do a steady business at the restaurant.他们饭店的生意稳定。 c — used to describe a romantic relationship with one person that lasts for a long time（情侣关系）固定的，稳定的 He's never really had a steady relationship with one woman.他从来没有和哪个女人有过稳定的关系。 a steady boyfriend/girlfriend关系稳定的男朋友/女朋友 3 : happening or developing in a continuous and usually gradual way平稳的；持续的 There has been a steady increase in prices.价格稳步上升。 I am making steady progress on refinishing the basement.我整修地下室的工作进展平稳。 There was a steady rain all day.一整天都在不停地下雨。 We've received a steady stream of donations.我们源源不断地收到捐助。 4 : not nervous or excited镇静的；稳重的 steady nerves镇静的情绪 Her voice was calm and steady.她的声音冷静而沉着。 5 : dependable or reliable可靠的 She has been a steady friend to me.她一直都是我可靠的朋友。 He's a very steady worker.他是一个很可靠的员工。 at a steady clip — see 3clip ready, steady, go — see 1ready steady on British, informal — used to tell someone to be calmer, to stop thinking or saying foolish or unreasonable things, etc.要冷静；别胡想；别乱说 “Everything's going wrong!” “Steady on, now. It's not as bad as that.”“一切都砸了！”“沉着点！还没糟糕到那地步。” — steadily /ˈstɛdəli/ adverb [more steadily; most steadily] He held the camera steadily.他稳稳地握住照相机。 Wages have steadily increased.工资已平稳增长。 — steadiness /ˈstɛdinəs/ noun [noncount] 2 steady /ˈstɛdi/ verb steadies; steadied; steadying 2 steady /ˈstɛdi/ verb steadies; steadied; steadying Learner's definition of STEADY : to make (something or someone) steady or to become steady使稳住: such as a [+ object] : to keep (something or someone) from moving, shaking, falling, etc.使保持不动；使固定 He steadied the gun and fired.他握紧枪，然后开火。 She used a tripod to steady the camera.她用三脚架固定住照相机。 He held the rail to steady himself. [=to keep himself balanced]他扶住栏杆保持平衡。 b : to cause (something) to stop changing, increasing, decreasing, etc.使保持不变；使稳定 [+ object] The doctor gave her medication to help steady her heart rate.医生给她用药以稳定心率。 [no object] Her heart rate had been erratic but eventually steadied.她之前心率异常，但最终稳定下来了。 Prices have steadied in recent months.最近几个月价格稳定下来了。 steady your nerves : to make yourself calm or calmer使（自己）平静（或冷静） She took a drink to try to steady her nerves.她喝了一杯饮料，想让自己平静下来。 3 steady /ˈstɛdi/ adverb 3 steady /ˈstɛdi/ adverb Learner's definition of STEADY : in a steady way不动地；固定地 Hold the camera steady.把照相机握稳。 go steady informal + old-fashioned : to have a lasting romantic relationship with one person and no one else（情侣关系）稳定 He asked me after the dance if I wanted to go steady.跳过舞之后他问我想不想保持长久的情侣关系。 We went steady for over a year before we got engaged.我们稳定交往一年多以后才订婚。 4 steady /ˈstɛdi/ noun plural steadies 4 steady /ˈstɛdi/ noun plural steadies Learner's definition of STEADY [count] US, informal + old-fashioned : the only person you are having a romantic relationship with : the person you are going steady with（感情稳定的）情侣 He's my steady. [=my steady boyfriend]他是我关系稳定的男朋友。 |
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