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单词 stabilize
释义

stabilize

verb

sta·​bi·​lize ˈstā-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce stabilize (audio)
stabilized; stabilizing

transitive verb

1
: to make stable, steadfast, or firm
2
: to hold steady: such as
a
: to maintain the stability of (something, such as an airplane) by means of a stabilizer
b
: to limit fluctuations of
stabilize prices
c
: to establish a minimum price for

intransitive verb

: to become stable, firm, or steadfast
stabilization
ˌstā-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce stabilize (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

The country's population has stabilized at 3.2 million. The government's efforts to stabilize prices have not succeeded. Even the administration's most vocal critics agree that the President has succeeded in stabilizing the economy. We'll use ropes to stabilize the platform. a process that stabilizes the vaccine drugs that stabilize a patient's heartbeat The pilots were able to stabilize the airplane and land safely. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Many have tapped into stockpiles of dollars and other foreign currencies to help finance imports and stabilize their currencies. Chelsey Dulaney, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 Thanks to those efforts, the company has so far avoided having to order an outage to reduce demand and stabilize the system even in the face of record demand. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 For Prince Philip, however, his role was clear: to support his wife and stabilize the crown. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 Camera improvements include a new Action mode for video that helps stabilize shots. Mark Gurman, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 The padded anti-rebound bar helps stabilize the car seat while in a rear-facing configuration to make your little one as safe as possible. Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 MPS School Board President Bob Peterson said Evers' plan was essential to help the district stabilize its staffing levels and meet the needs of students. Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 McConnaughey was airlifted to a local hospital and has since undergone numerous surgeries to relieve pressure on his spine and stabilize his vertebrae. Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Perhaps Colorado River users — U.S. states, tribal nations, and Mexico — will rally to save the reservoir, radically reshaping water allocation systems to reduce overall use and stabilize lake levels. Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

stabilize

verb

sta·​bi·​lize ˈstā-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce stabilize (audio)
stabilized; stabilizing
: to make or become unlikely to change suddenly or greatly

Medical Definition

stabilize

verb

sta·​bi·​lize
variants also British stabilise
ˈstā-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce stabilize (audio)
stabilized also British stabilised; stabilizing also British stabilising

transitive verb

: to make stable
stabilize a patient's condition

intransitive verb

: to become stable
when pulse and blood pressure respond and stabilize Journal of the American Medical Association

stabilize

verb

1
as in to plateau

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • plateau

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • change
  • improve
  • fluctuate
  • vary
  • shift
  • snap
  • better
  • mutate
  • transmute
  • metamorphose
  • morph
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2
as in to fix

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • fix
  • freeze
  • set

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • modify
  • alter
  • change
  • revise
  • recast
  • vary
  • rework
  • remodel
  • transform
  • revamp
  • redo
  • deform
  • remake
  • revolutionize
  • make over
  • regenerate
  • refashion
  • transmute
  • mutate
  • metamorphose
  • transfigure
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