steady
['sted.i] adjective
GRADUAL 逐渐的
IMPROVER
■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 10 years he has produced a steady flow/stream/trickle of articles and papers.过去十年，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。
['sted.i] adjective
FIRM 稳固的
■fixed and 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，就不必担心爱滋病病毒。
['sted.i] adjective
CONTROLLED 受控制的
■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。 ■describes 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
['sted.i] adjective
go steady on sth UK (US go easy on sth) informal
■to not use too much of something 节省着用•Go steady on the milk, Dan - that's our last bottle.牛奶省着点喝，丹——那是我们最后一瓶了。
['sted.i] adjective
Steady on! UK informal
■used to tell someone that what they are saying is too extreme 别那么极端！说话留点余地！•Steady on, Chris - she's nice but she's not that nice!别这么绝对，克里斯——她是漂亮，但还没你说的那么漂亮！
['sted.i] verb transitive
STOP MOVING 固定不动
■to make something stop shaking or moving 使稳定；使固定不动•He wobbled about on the bike and then steadied himself.他在脚踏车上摇晃了几下，随后便稳住了。 •He steadied his rifle on the wall and fired.他把步枪抵在墙上稳住，然后开火。
['sted.i] verb transitive
CONTROL 受控制的
■to become calm and controlled, or to make someone do this （使）冷静，（使）镇定下来•Some people say that a drink will steady your nerves.有些人说喝杯酒能稳定情绪。
['sted.i] adverb old-fashioned
go steady (with sb)
■to have a romantic relationship with one person for a long period （和某人）保持稳定的恋爱关系•She's been going steady with Mike for six months.她和麦克稳定交往已经六个月了。 |