steady

🇬🇧 UK/'stedɪ/🇺🇸 US/'stedi/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To make or become stable and stop shaking or moving

使稳定;稳住

adj.

Firm and stable; not shaking or changing; consistent and reliable

稳定的;平稳的;持续的

n.

A regular boyfriend or girlfriend

固定男友或女友

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
steadother
+
ycharacterized by
=steady

Common Collocations

  • 1.steady oneself稳住自己
  • 2.steady one's nerves稳定情绪
  • 3.hold steady保持稳定
  • 4.steady the boat稳住局面

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He took a deep breath to steady his nerves before the presentation.

  • 2.

    She steadied the ladder while her colleague climbed to the roof.

  • 3.

    The surgeon steadied her hands before making the first incision.

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