steady /ˈstɛdɪ/ CET4 TEM4 ( steadying, steadied, steadier, steadies, steadiest )

• 1. 

  ADJ A steady situation continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is not likely to change quickly. 稳定的

  例：

  Despite the steady progress of building work, the campaign against it is still going strong.

  尽管建筑工程稳步进行，反工运动却仍然高涨。

  例：

  The improvement in standards has been steady and persistent, but has attracted little comment from educationalists.

  虽然标准在持续稳步提高，但教育者并未对此有何评论。

• 2. 

  steadily ADV 稳定地 [ADV with v]

  例：

  Relax as much as possible and keep breathing steadily.

  尽量放松，保持呼吸平稳。

• 3. 

  ADJ If an object is steady, it is firm and does not shake or move around. 平稳的

  例：

  Get as close to the subject as you can and hold the camera steady.

  尽可能靠近对象，拿稳相机。

• 4. 

  ADJ If you look at someone or speak to them in a steady way, you look or speak in a calm, controlled way. 镇定的

  例：

  "Well, go on," said Camilla, her voice fairly steady.

  “嗯，继续吧。”卡米拉说道，声音相当镇定。

• 5. 

  steadily ADV 镇定地 [ADV after v]

  例：

  He moved back a little and stared steadily at Elaine.

  他往后退了点，镇定地盯着依莱恩。

• 6. 

  ADJ If you describe a person as steady, you mean that they are sensible and reliable. 可靠的

  例：

  He was firm and steady unlike other men she knew.

  他坚定、可靠，和她所认识的其他男人不同。

• 7. 

  V-T/V-I If you steady something or if it steadies, it stops shaking or moving around. 使平稳; 平稳

  例：

  Two men were on the bridge-deck, steadying a ladder.

  两人站在船桥甲板上，扶稳一个梯子。

• 8. 

  V-T If you steady yourself, you control your voice or expression, so that people will think that you are calm and not nervous. 使镇定

  例：

  Somehow she steadied herself and murmured, "Have you got a cigarette?"

  她设法使自己镇定下来，并低声问道,“你有香烟吗？”