steady
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ A steady situation continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is not likely to change quickly. 稳定的
Despite the steady progress of building work, the campaign against it is still going strong. 尽管建筑工程稳步进行，反工运动却仍然高涨。
The improvement in standards has been steady and persistent, but has attracted little comment from educationalists. 虽然标准在持续稳步提高，但教育者并未对此有何评论。
2. steadilyADV 稳定地[ADV with v]
Relax as much as possible and keep breathing steadily. 尽量放松，保持呼吸平稳。
3. ADJ If an object is steady, it is firm and does not shake or move around. 平稳的
Get as close to the subject as you can and hold the camera steady. 尽可能靠近对象，拿稳相机。
4. ADJ If you look at someone or speak to them in a steady way, you look or speak in a calm, controlled way. 镇定的
"Well, go on," said Camilla, her voice fairly steady. “嗯，继续吧。”卡米拉说道，声音相当镇定。
5. steadilyADV 镇定地[ADV after v]
He moved back a little and stared steadily at Elaine. 他往后退了点，镇定地盯着依莱恩。
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. 他坚定、可靠，和她所认识的其他男人不同。
7. V-T/V-I If you steady something or if it steadies, it stops shaking or moving around. 使平稳; 平稳
Two men were on the bridge-deck, steadying a ladder. 两人站在船桥甲板上，扶稳一个梯子。
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. 使镇定
Somehow she steadied herself and murmured, "Have you got a cigarette?"
她设法使自己镇定下来，并低声问道,“你有香烟吗？”
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steady /ˈstɛdɪ/ (steadying,steadied,steadier,steadies,steadiest)
剑桥词典
- 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稳步的；持续的；有规律的
The procession moved through the streets at a steady pace . 队伍稳步穿过街道。
Orders for new ships are rising , after several years of steady decline . 新船的订单数量经过几年的持续下降之后开始增加了。
Over the last ten years he has produced a steady flow /stream /trickle of articles and papers . 过去10年中他连续发表了一系列文章和论文。
Progress has been slow but steady. 进展虽然缓慢，但却也在稳步向前。
例句
steady adjective (FIRM)
not moving or changing suddenly固定不动的；稳固的，平稳的
I'll hold the boat steady while you climb in. 我把船稳住，你爬上来。
Most rental prices have held steady this year . 今年大部分租金保持不变。
Young people assume that if you are in a steady relationship , you don't have to worry about HIV . 年轻人想当然地认为，只要保持稳定的恋爱关系，就不必担心艾滋病病毒。
steady job/work
work that is likely to continue for a long time and for which you will be paid regularly
长期稳定的工作
Owning your own home and having a steady job will help when applying for a loan . 拥有自己的住房而且工作稳定对申请贷款很有利。
steady adjective (CONTROLLED)
under control稳的；冷静的，沉着的
a steady voice /look /gaze 冷静的声音／表情／目光
You need steady nerves to drive in city traffic . 在市内开车需要沉着冷静。
Painting these small details needs a steady hand . 画这些小细节手要稳。
used to describe someone who can be trusted to show good judgment and act in a reasonable way
可靠的；稳重的
a steady friend 可靠的朋友
习语
go steady on sthsteady on! 返回 steady