英语词汇“steady”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	steady
释义	Trends of steady View usage for: steady (stedi) Word forms: comparative steadier, superlative steadiest, 3rd person singular presenttense steadies, present participle steadying, past tense, past participle steadied 1. adjective A steady situation continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is not likely to change quickly. Despite the steady progress of building work, the campaign against it is still goingstrong. The improvement in standards has been steady and persistent. Despite the steady rain, the mood was friendly and festive. A student doesn't have a steady income. steadily (stedɪli) adverb [ADVERB with verb] Relax as much as possible and keep breathing steadily. The company has steadily been losing market share. 2. adjective If an object is steady, it is firm and does not shake or move about. Get as close to the subject as you can and hold the camera steady. It takes a very steady hand and plenty of practice to paint a perfect line. 3. adjective If you look at someone or speak to them in a steady way, you look or speak in a calm, controlled way. 'Well, go on,' said Camilla, her voice fairly steady. Gail was silent for a moment, regarding Harry with his steady gaze. steadily adverb [ADVERB after verb] He moved back a little and stared steadily at Elaine. 4. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you describe a person as steady, you mean that they are sensible and reliable. He was firm and steady unlike other men she knew. ...a politician who's steady almost to the point of being boring. Synonyms: dependable, sensible, reliable, balanced More Synonyms of steady 5. verb If you steady something or if it steadies, it stops shaking or moving about. Two men were on the bridge-deck, steadying a ladder. [VERB noun] Lovelock eased back the throttles and the ship steadied. [VERB] Synonyms: make steady, stabilize, hold steady, make fast More Synonyms of steady 6. verb If you steady yourself, you control your voice or expression, so that people will think that you are calm and not nervous. Her face turned away, and he saw she was trying to steady herself. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] She breathed in to steady her voice. [VERB noun] Synonyms: settle, get control of, compose, calm down More Synonyms of steady 7. exclamation You say 'steady on' to someone to tell them to calm down or to be careful about what they are saying. 'What if there's another murder?'—'Steady on!' 'One can't live with a man like that!'—'Steady on,' said Chris. 8. See go steady More Synonyms of steady steady in British English (ˈstɛdɪ) adjectiveWord forms: steadier or steadiest 1. not able to be moved or disturbed easily; stable 2. free from fluctuation the level stayed steady 3. not easily excited; imperturbable 4. staid; sober 5. regular; habitual a steady drinker 6. continuous a steady flow 7. nautical (of a vessel) keeping upright, as in heavy seas verbWord forms: steadies, steadying or steadied 8. to make or become steady adverb 9. in a steady manner 10. go steady nounWord forms: plural steadies 11. informal one's regular boyfriend or girlfriend exclamation 12. nautical an order to the helmsman to stay on a steady course 13. a warning to keep calm, be careful, etc 14. British a command to get set to start, as in a race ready, steady, go! Derived forms steadier (ˈsteadier) noun steadily (ˈsteadily) adverb steadiness (ˈsteadiness) noun Word origin C16: from stead + -y1; related to Old High German stātīg, Middle Dutch stēdig steady in American English (ˈstedi) (adjective steadier, steadiest, noun plural steadies, verb steadied, steadying) adjective 1. firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium a steady ladder 2. even or regular in movement the steady swing of the pendulum 3. free from change, variation, or interruption; uniform; continuous a steady diet of meat and potatoes a steady wind 4. constant, regular, or habitual a steady job 5. free from excitement or agitation; calm steady nerves 6. firm; unfaltering a steady gaze a steady hand 7. steadfast or unwavering; resolute a steady purpose 8. settled, staid, or sober, as a person, habits, etc 9. Nautical (of a vessel) keeping nearly upright, as in a heavy sea 10. See go steady interjection 11. (used to urge someone to calm down or be under control) 12. Nautical (a helm order to keep a vessel steady on its present heading) noun 13. informal a person whom one dates exclusively; sweetheart; boyfriend or girlfriend 14. informal a steady visitor, customer, or the like; habitué transitive verb 15. to make or keep steady, as in position, movement, action, character, etc His calm confidence steadied the nervous passengers intransitive verb 16. to become steady adverb 17. in a firm or steady manner Hold the ladder steady 18. informal steadily, regularly, or continuously Is she working steady now? Derived forms steadily adverb steadiness noun Word origin [1520–30; 1905–10 for def. 13; stead + -y1] More idioms containing steady a steady hand on the tiller Examples of 'steady' in a sentence steady You need to have a steady stream of buyers. Times, Sunday Times (2013) His encouragement when times were hard helped to steady the ship. Times, Sunday Times (2013) There was a small but steady stream back in the day. Christianity Today (2000) This figure is a steady one and quite usual. Aganbegyan, Abel Inside Perestroika: The Future of the Soviet Economy (1990) She said he had no steady girlfriend but liked to spend time with friends and enjoyed life. The Sun (2010) Now they are seeking investments that will deliver strong rental returns as well as steady capital growth. Times, Sunday Times (2014) We are also advised to go steady on processed meats. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Your nerves are steady now and an important test will go very well. The Sun (2006) My family were laughing so hard they could barely steady their cameras to capture my humiliation. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He will find similarities in a prudent club looking for stable management and steady improvement. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The doctors report he is making steady progress. The Sun (2013) My steady boyfriend at the time was against it. Times, Sunday Times (2010) His breathing steadied and a rash on his body quickly cleared. Times, Sunday Times (2014) You get a steady rise in values. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He is a steady hand and will be able to help. The Sun (2012) What we need is obviously the willpower to make sure we are steady and stay at this. The Sun (2014) They have strong balance sheets and steady earnings and look good value. Times, Sunday Times (2007) That effort was particularly good as he was held up in a race run a fairly steady pace. The Sun (2015) One of the steadying influences in his life has been his grandfather and one of his tattoos is a tribute to him. The Sun (2006) Yes, one man and the steady rumble of the trolley. Patrick O'Brian Richard Temple Quotations slow but sure In other languages steady British English: steady /ˈstɛdɪ/ ADJECTIVE Something that is steady continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is unlikely to change suddenly. They were forecasting a steady rise in sales. American English: steady Arabic: مُنْتَظِم Brazilian Portuguese: constante Chinese: 稳定的 Croatian: stabilan Czech: stabilní Danish: vedholdende Dutch: standvastig European Spanish: firme fijo Finnish: vakaa French: ferme stable German: ruhig Greek: σταθερός Italian: costante Japanese: しっかりした Korean: 안정된 Norwegian: stabil Polish: stały stabilny European Portuguese: constante Romanian: constant Russian: устойчивый Latin American Spanish: firme Swedish: stadig Thai: เรื่อยๆ Turkish: sabit dengeli Ukrainian: незмінний Vietnamese: chắc chắn British English: steady VERB If you steady something or if it steadies, it stops shaking or moving about. Two men were on the bridge-deck, steadying a ladder. American English: steady Brazilian Portuguese: firmar Chinese: 使平稳 European Spanish: estabilizar French: stabiliser German: beruhigen Italian: tener fermo Japanese: 安定させる/安定する Korean: 진정시키다 European Portuguese: firmar Latin American Spanish: estabilizar All related terms of 'steady' go steady If two people are going steady , they are having a long, fairly serious romantic relationship. rock steady Something that is rock steady is very firm and does not shake or move about. steady pace The pace of something is the speed at which it happens or is done. steady growth The growth of something such as an industry, organization, or idea is its development in size, wealth , or importance . steady income A person's or organization's income is the money that they earn or receive, as opposed to the money that they have to spend or pay out. steady nerves If you refer to someone's nerves , you mean their ability to cope with problems such as stress , worry , and danger . steady state the condition of a system when some or all of the quantities describing it are independent of time but not necessarily in thermodynamic or chemical equilibrium steady improvement If there is an improvement in something, it becomes better . If you make improvements to something, you make it better. steady-state response A steady-state response is the behavior of a circuit after a long time when steady conditions have been reached after an external excitation . steady-state theory a cosmological theory postulating that the universe exists throughout time in a steady state such that the average density of matter does not vary with distance or time. Matter is continuously created in the space left by the receding stars and galaxies of the expanding universe a steady hand on the tiller a situation in which someone is keeping good control of a situation Chinese translation of 'steady' steady (ˈstɛdɪ) adj (= continuous) [progress, increase, fall] 稳(穩)定的 (wěndìng de) (= regular) [job, income] 固定的 (gùdìng de) (= uniform) [speed] 规(規)律的 (guīlǜ de) (= stable) [relationship] 稳(穩)定的 (wěndìng de) (= reliable) [person] 踏踏实(實)实(實)的 (tātā shishi de) (= firm) [object, hand] 稳(穩)的 (wěn de) (= calm) [look, voice] 镇(鎮)定的 (zhèndìng de) vt (= stabilize) 使平稳(穩) (shǐ píngwěn) vi (= stabilize) 稳(穩)定下来(來) (wěndìng xiàlái) to steady o.s. (mentally) 使自己镇(鎮)定下来(來) (shǐ zìjǐ zhèndìng xiàlái) (physically) 使自己不摇(搖)晃 (shǐ zìjǐ bù yáohuàng) to steady one's nerves 稳(穩)定自己的情绪(緒) (wěndìng zìjǐ de qíngxù) 1 (adjective) in the sense of continuous Definition regular the steady beat of the drums Synonyms continuous Residents reported that they heard continuous gunfire. even It is important to have an even temperature when you work. regular regular rows of wooden huts constant The frontier was a constant source of conflict. consistent He has never been the most consistent of players. persistent flooding caused by persistent rain rhythmic unbroken The ruling party has governed the country for an unbroken thirty years. habitual Three out of four of them would become habitual criminals. uninterrupted five years of rapid and uninterrupted growth incessant Incessant rain made conditions almost intolerable. ceaseless Their life is a ceaseless struggle for survival. unremitting boarding school, where I spent six years of unremitting misery thanks to his unremitting efforts unwavering She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family. nonstop unvarying unfaltering Thomas Covenant's stride went on, as unfaltering as clockwork. unfluctuating Opposites occasional , irregular , sporadic , faltering , inconsistent , fluctuating , intermittent , infrequent , changeable 2 (adjective) in the sense of stable Definition firm and not shaking Make sure the camera is steady. Synonyms stable This structure must be stable. fixed The locking frame can secure bikes to any fixed object. secure Shelves are only as secure as their fixings. still firm Use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder. fast He held the gate fast. safe Keep your camera safe from sand. anchored moored immovable It was declared unsafe because the support bars were immovable. unshaking on an even keel Opposites unstable , insecure , unsteady , unsettled 3 (adjective) in the sense of regular Definition without much change or variation a steady job Synonyms regular Children are encouraged to make reading a regular routine. established Their religious adherence is not to the established church. settled His house was the only settled home I had as a child. usual She's smiling her usual, friendly smile. customary She took her customary seat behind her desk. 4 (adjective) in the sense of dependable Definition not easily excited He was firm and steady, unlike other men she knew. Synonyms dependable He was a good friend and a dependable companion. sensible reliable She was efficient and reliable. balanced I have to prove myself as a respectable, balanced person. settled secure calm Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened. supportive sober We are now far more sober and realistic. staunch He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending. serene She looked as calm and serene as always. sedate She took them to visit her sedate, elderly cousins. staid a staid country doctor steadfast a steadfast friend level-headed She is level-headed and practical. serious-minded imperturbable He was cool and aloof, and imperturbable. equable He was a man of the most equable temperament. unchangeable having both feet on the ground Opposites unpredictable , unreliable , fickle , wavering , uncommitted , vacillating , in two minds , undependable , half-hearted 1 (verb) in the sense of make steady He eased back the throttles to steady the ship. Synonyms make steady stabilize hold steady make fast Opposites shake , upset, tilt , agitate 2 (verb) in the sense of settle Definition to make or become steady She breathed in to steady her voice. Synonyms settle They needed a win to settle their nerves. get control of compose calm down quieten make calm idiom See go steady proverb slow but sure Additional synonyms in the sense of balanced I have to prove myself as a respectable, balanced person. Synonyms calm, together (slang), cool, collected, reasonable, steady, sensible, composed, sane, dependable, unflappable (informal), self-possessed, even-tempered, grounded in the sense of calm Definition not showing or not feeling agitation or excitement Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened. Synonyms cool, relaxed, composed, sedate, undisturbed, collected, unmoved, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), impassive, unflappable (informal), unruffled, unemotional, self-possessed, imperturbable, equable, keeping your cool, unexcited, unexcitable, as cool as a cucumber, chilled (informal) in the sense of ceaseless Definition without stopping Their life is a ceaseless struggle for survival. Synonyms continual, constant, endless, continuous, eternal, perennial, perpetual, never-ending, interminable, incessant, everlasting, unending, unremitting, nonstop, untiring, indefatigable Synonyms of 'steady' steady Explore 'steady' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of consistent Definition holding to the same principles He has never been the most consistent of players. Synonyms steady, even, regular, stable, constant, persistent, dependable, unchanging, true to type, undeviating in the sense of constant Definition continuous The frontier was a constant source of conflict. Synonyms continuous, sustained, endless, persistent, eternal, relentless, perpetual, continual, never-ending, habitual, uninterrupted, interminable, unrelenting, incessant, everlasting, ceaseless, unremitting, nonstop in the sense of customary Definition established by custom She took her customary seat behind her desk. Synonyms accustomed, regular, usual, habitual, wonted in the sense of equable Definition even-tempered and reasonable He was a man of the most equable temperament. Synonyms even-tempered, calm, composed, agreeable, serene, easy-going, placid, temperate, level-headed, unfazed (informal), unflappable (informal), unruffled, imperturbable, unexcitable in the sense of established Their religious adherence is not to the established church. Synonyms accepted, traditional, conventional, historic, customary, time-honoured, officially recognized in the sense of even Definition regular and unvarying It is important to have an even temperature when you work. Synonyms regular, stable, constant, steady, smooth, uniform, unbroken, uninterrupted, unwavering, unvarying, metrical in the sense of fast Definition firmly fixed, fastened, or shut He held the gate fast. Synonyms fixed, firm, sound, stuck, secure, tight, jammed, fortified, fastened, impregnable, immovable in the sense of firm Definition securely in position Use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder. Synonyms secure, strong, fixed, secured, rooted, stable, steady, anchored, braced, robust, cemented, fast, sturdy, embedded, fastened, riveted, taut, stationary, motionless, immovable, unmoving, unshakeable, unfluctuating in the sense of fixed Definition attached or placed so as to be immovable The locking frame can secure bikes to any fixed object. Synonyms immovable, set, established, secure, rooted, permanent, attached, anchored, rigid, made fast in the sense of habitual Definition by habit Three out of four of them would become habitual criminals. Synonyms persistent, established, confirmed, constant, frequent, chronic, hardened, recurrent, ingrained, inveterate Additional synonyms in the sense of immovable Definition unable to be moved It was declared unsafe because the support bars were immovable. Synonyms fixed, set, fast, firm, stuck, secure, rooted, stable, jammed, stationary, immutable, unbudgeable in the sense of imperturbable Definition not easily upset He was cool and aloof, and imperturbable. Synonyms calm, cool, collected, composed, complacent, serene, tranquil, sedate, undisturbed, unmoved, stoic, stoical, unfazed (informal), unflappable (informal), unruffled, self-possessed, nerveless, unexcitable, equanimous in the sense of incessant Definition never stopping Incessant rain made conditions almost intolerable. Synonyms constant, endless, continuous, persistent, eternal, relentless, perpetual, continual, unbroken, never-ending, interminable, unrelenting, everlasting, unending, ceaseless, unremitting, nonstop, unceasing in the sense of level-headed Definition calm and sensible She is level-headed and practical. Synonyms calm, balanced, reasonable, composed, together (slang), cool, collected, steady, sensible, sane, dependable, unflappable (informal), self-possessed, even-tempered, grounded in the sense of persistent Definition unrelenting flooding caused by persistent rain Synonyms continuous, constant, relentless, lasting, repeated, endless, perpetual, continual, never-ending, interminable, unrelenting, incessant, unremitting in the sense of reliable Definition able to be trusted She was efficient and reliable. Synonyms dependable, trustworthy, honest, responsible, sure, sound, true, certain, regular, stable, faithful, predictable, upright, staunch, reputable, trusty, unfailing, tried and true in the sense of safe Definition giving security or protection from harm Keep your camera safe from sand. Synonyms protected, secure, in safety, impregnable, out of danger, safe and sound, in safe hands, out of harm's way, free from harm in the sense of secure Definition fixed or tied firmly in position Shelves are only as secure as their fixings. Synonyms fast, firm, fixed, tight, stable, steady, fortified, fastened, dependable, immovable in the sense of sedate Definition quiet, calm, and dignified She took them to visit her sedate, elderly cousins. Synonyms calm, collected, quiet, seemly, serious, earnest, cool, grave, proper, middle-aged, composed, sober, dignified, solemn, serene, tranquil, placid, staid, demure, unflappable (informal), unruffled, decorous, imperturbable in the sense of serene Definition peaceful or calm She looked as calm and serene as always. Synonyms calm, peaceful, tranquil, composed, sedate, placid, undisturbed, untroubled, unruffled, imperturbable, chilled (informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of settled His house was the only settled home I had as a child. Synonyms balanced, established, permanent, sustained, enduring, long-standing in the sense of sober Definition serious and thoughtful We are now far more sober and realistic. Synonyms serious, practical, realistic, sound, cool, calm, grave, reasonable, steady, composed, rational, solemn, lucid, sedate, staid, level-headed, dispassionate, unruffled, clear-headed, unexcited, grounded in the sense of staid Definition serious, rather dull, and old-fashioned in behaviour or appearance a staid country doctor Synonyms sedate, serious, sober, quiet, calm, grave, steady, composed, solemn, demure, decorous, self-restrained, set in your ways in the sense of staunch Definition strong and loyal He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending. Synonyms loyal, faithful, stalwart, sure, strong, firm, sound, true, constant, reliable, stout, resolute, dependable, trustworthy, trusty, steadfast, true-blue, immovable, tried and true in the sense of steadfast Definition dedicated and unwavering a steadfast friend Synonyms loyal, faithful, stalwart, staunch, constant, steady, dedicated, reliable, persevering, dependable in the sense of unbroken Definition continuous The ruling party has governed the country for an unbroken thirty years. Synonyms continuous, uninterrupted, constant, successive, endless, progressive, incessant, ceaseless, unremitting in the sense of unfaltering Thomas Covenant's stride went on, as unfaltering as clockwork. Synonyms steady, unfailing, unwavering, firm, persevering, resolute, tireless, steadfast, indefatigable, unflinching, unswerving, unflagging, untiring in the sense of uninterrupted Definition continuous, with no breaks or interruptions five years of rapid and uninterrupted growth Synonyms continuous, constant, steady, sustained, continual, unbroken, undisturbed, unending, nonstop in the sense of unremitting Definition never slackening or stopping boarding school, where I spent six years of unremitting miserythanks to his unremitting efforts Synonyms constant, continuous, relentless, perpetual, continual, unbroken, incessant, diligent, unabated, unwavering, indefatigable, remorseless, assiduous, unceasing, sedulous, unwearied in the sense of unwavering Definition (of a feeling or attitude) remaining firm and never weakening She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family. Synonyms steady, consistent, staunch, determined, dedicated, resolute, single-minded, steadfast, immovable, unswerving, unshakable, unflagging, unshaken, untiring, unfaltering, undeviating Additional synonyms in the sense of usual Definition of the most normal, frequent, or regular type She's smiling her usual, friendly smile. Synonyms normal, customary, regular, expected, general, common, stock, standard, fixed, ordinary, familiar, typical, constant, routine, everyday, accustomed, habitual, bog-standard (British, Irish, slang), wonted
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