| 单词 | steely |
| 释义 | steely (stiːli ) Word forms: steelier, steeliest 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Steely is used to emphasize that a person is hard, strong, and determined. [emphasis] Their indecision has been replaced by confidence and steely determination. Captain Grenville stared at him steely-eyed. Synonyms: determined, firm, dogged, persevering steeliness uncountable noun There is steeliness behind that sunny exterior. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You use steely to describe something that has the grey colour of steel. ...steely grey hair. Synonyms: blue-grey, grey, steel-grey, iron-grey Collocations: steely nerves Observing changes without acting in haste requires steely nerves, especially because you're longing for reassurance. Times, Sunday Times Steely nerves and patience, a ruthless and tactical game plan, lots of compromise and the ability to shrug off feelings of utter despair. Times, Sunday Times These range from simple awe at the display of steely nerves and complete trust to more complex psychological and philosophical theories. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His true occupation was living largely on his quick wits, steely nerves, luck, social charm, and the money given to him in gratitude and by trickery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Various theories have been put forward to explain this, ranging from simple awe at the display of steely nerves and complete trust to more complex psychological and philosophical theories. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 坚定的 Japanese: 決然とした |
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