stabilizing
UK/'stebl,aɪzɪŋ/US/'steibә,laiziŋ/
C1
Definitions
adj.
Helping to make or keep something stable
起稳定作用的
n.
The process of making something stable
稳定化；使稳定
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-il-capable of, worthy of
+
-iz-able, capable
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=stabilizing
From stabilize + -ing. As an adjective it describes whatever steadies things; as a noun it names the steadying process. Root st; -bil- is the suffix.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.stabilizing effect稳定效果
- 2.stabilizing force稳定力量
- 3.stabilizing influence稳定性影响
- 4.stabilizing measure稳定措施
Example Sentences
- 1.
The treaty had a stabilizing effect on the region.
- 2.
Stabilizing the currency was the bank's top priority.