steady

adj.稳定的，不变的；镇定的，沉着的；坚定的

vt.使稳定，使坚定

n.关系固定的情侣

adj.

1. （发展、增长等）稳步的，持续的，匀速的
   developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way
   1. five years of steady economic growth
      经济持续五年的发展
   2. a steady decline in numbers
      数量逐渐下降
   3. We are making slow but steady progress.
      我们虽然缓慢但是在稳步前进。
   4. The castle receives a steady stream of visitors.
      前来参观城堡的游客流量保持稳定。
2. 稳定的；恒定的
   not changing and not interrupted
   1. His breathing was steady.
      他呼吸平稳。
   2. a steady job/income
      稳定的工作 / 收入
   3. She drove at a steady 50 mph.
      她以每小时50英里的稳定速度驾驶。
   4. They set off at a steady pace.
      他们以不紧不慢的速度出发了。
   5. a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time)
      关系稳定的男朋友 / 女朋友
   6. to have a steady relationship
      有稳定的关系
3. 稳的；平稳的；稳固的
   firmly fixed, supported or balanced; not shaking or likely to fall down
   1. He held the boat steady as she got in.
      他把船稳住，让她上了船。
   2. I met his steady gaze.
      我迎向他凝视的目光。
   3. Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand .
      做这样精细的工作，眼要尖，手要稳。
4. 沉稳的；可靠的
   sensible; who can be relied on

verb

1. 使稳；使平稳；稳住
   to stop yourself/sb/sth from moving, shaking or falling; to stop moving, shaking or falling
   1. She steadied herself against the wall.
      她靠墙站稳。
   2. The lift rocked slightly, steadied, and the doors opened.
      电梯微微一晃又稳了下来，接着门开了。
2. 恢复平稳；稳定下来
   to stop changing and become regular again
   1. Her heartbeat steadied.
      她的心跳平稳下来。
   2. The pound steadied against the dollar.
      英镑对美元的汇率稳定下来。
3. 使平静；使冷静；使镇定
   to make sb/sth calm
   1. He took a few deep breaths to steady his nerves .
      他深深地吸了几口气，让自己平静下来。

adv.

1. 稳定地；持续地；稳固地
   in a way that is steady and does not change or shake
   1. In trading today the dollar held steady against the yen.
      在今天的交易中，美元对日元的汇率保持稳定。

exclamation

1. （要求对方注意言行）哎，注意点
   used to tell sb to be careful about what they are saying or doing, for example because it is extreme or not appropriate
   1. Steady on! You can't say things like that about somebody you've never met.
      注意点！你从没见过的人，不要这样议论人家。
2. （提醒对方小心）注意，当心，小心
   used to tell sb to be careful
   1. Steady! Don't fall off.
      小心！别摔下来。

adj. 稳定的；不变的；沉着的 vi. 稳固 vt. 使稳定；稳固；使坚定 adv. 稳定地；稳固地 n. 关系固定的情侣；固定支架

过去式:steadied 现在分词:steadying 过去分词:steadied 形容词比较级:steadier 第三人称单数:steadies 形容词最高级:steadiest

steady 稳定的，稳固的

stead,位置，地方，-y,形容词后缀。

1. Keep the drill steady while it ascends and descends
   打钻和提钻时要保持钻头平稳。
2. He pointed up to the roof, through which the steady drumming of rain could be heard
   他向上指着屋顶，透过这里可以听见雨点嘀嘀嗒嗒落个不停。
3. It's been hard to get a steady fix on what's going on.
   要对正在发生的事情保持持续的关注和了解并不容易。
4. She felt increasingly uncomfortable under the woman's steady gaze
   那个女人一直盯着她看，让她觉得愈发不自在了。
5. A steady growth in the popularity of two smaller parties may upset the polls
   两个较小政党的支持率稳步上升，可能会打乱投票结果。
6. They were expecting the jobless rate to hold steady
   他们预计失业率会保持稳定。
7. Imagine you're lying on a beach, listening to the steady rhythm of waves lapping the shore
   想象一下你正躺在海滩上，倾听海浪有节奏地轻轻拍打海岸的声音。
8. He was simply too powerful for his opponent, rocking him with a steady supply of left jabs.
   对对手而言，他实在是太强大了，一顿结实的左刺拳打得对手摇摇晃晃。
9. He reached for a cigarette and lit it, fingers rock steady.
   他伸手拿了一支烟点着，手指纹丝不动。
10. Despite the steady progress of building work, the campaign against it is still going strong
    尽管建筑施工已在稳步进行，但反对活动仍然高涨。
11. The improvement in standards has been steady and persistent, but has attracted little comment from educationalists
    标准一直在持续提高，但却几乎没有教育学家对此发表意见。
12. Despite the steady rain, the mood was friendly and festive
    尽管一直在下雨，气氛却相当友好欢快。
13. A student doesn't have a steady income.
    学生没有稳定的收入。
14. Get as close to the subject as you can and hold the camera steady
    尽量靠近拍摄对象，拿稳相机。
15. It takes a very steady hand and plenty of practice to paint a perfect line.
    只有手不发抖并多加练习才能画出完美的线条。
16. 'Well, go on,' said Camilla, her voice fairly steady
    “好吧，请继续，”卡米拉用很沉着的语气说道。
17. Gail was silent for a moment, regarding Harry with his steady gaze.
    盖尔镇定地注视着哈里，沉默了片刻。
18. He was firm and steady unlike other men she knew.
    他坚定可靠，和她认识的其他男人不一样。
19. Two men were on the bridge-deck, steadying a ladder
    两名男子在船桥甲板上扶着一架梯子不让它摇晃。
20. Lovelock eased back the throttles and the ship steadied.
    洛夫洛克慢慢地拉杆减速，船稳了下来。
21. Somehow she steadied herself and murmured, 'Have you got a cigarette?'
    她设法让自己镇定下来，并小声问：“你有烟吗？”
22. She breathed in to steady her voice.
    她吸了一口气，好使自己的声音平静下来。
23. 'What if there's another murder?' — 'Steady on!'
    “万一又有人被杀呢？”——“说话注意点！”
24. 'One can't live with a man like that!' — 'Steady on,' said Chris.
    “和那样的男人没法过日子！”——“冷静点，”克里斯说。
25. She's been going steady with Randolph for almost a year now.
    她和伦道夫已经谈了近一年恋爱了。
26. The customs figures show a steady decline in British trade.
    关税数字表明英国的贸易一直在走下坡路。
27. Buyers cleared the day's cattle run at steady rates.
    买主以稳定的价格买光了这一天牵到集市来的牲口。
28. Visitors entered the exhibition hall in a steady stream.
    参观者川流不息地进入展览厅。
29. He is a steady fellow.
    他是个稳重的人。