stabilize

UK/'steɪbəlaɪz/US/'steibilaiz/

IELTSTOEFLC1

Definitions

To make or become stable, steady, and resistant to change

使稳定，稳定下来

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

stabstand, set, place

-il-capable of, worthy of

-izeable, capable

=stabilize

stable (Latin stabilis 'able to stand,' from stāre) + -ize (make) = to make stand firm. The real root is st ('stand'); the -bil- is the -able suffix, not a separate root. The verb form of stable.

Root st still carries 376 more words

Common Collocations

1.stabilize the economy稳定经济
2.stabilize prices稳定物价
3.stabilize a patient稳定病人病情
4.help stabilize帮助稳定

Example Sentences

1.
The government acted quickly to stabilize the economy.
2.
Doctors managed to stabilize the patient overnight.

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