单词 | steadily |
释义 | steadysteady1 /ˈstɛdi/ ●●○ adjective (comparative steadier, superlative steadiest) 1NOT MOVING firmly held in a particular position and not moving or shaking: Hold the ladder steady. Gluing toothpicks takes a steady hand and a lot of patience.2CONTINUOUS moving, happening, or developing in a continuous or gradual way: steady rain She’s been making steady progress. Her breathing was slow and steady.a steady stream/flow/trickle etc. a steady stream of traffic3NOT CHANGING a steady level, speed, etc. stays about the same: Chen maintained a steady pace throughout the race.hold/remain steady Inflation held steady at 3%.4VOICE calm and smooth: She spoke in a low steady voice.5LOOK without moving your eyes: a steady gaze6DEPENDABLE sensible and able to be depended on: a steady worker7steady work/income/employment etc. work or pay that will definitely continue over a long period of time: a steady job8a steady boyfriend/girlfriend someone that you have been having a regular romantic relationship with9a steady relationship a serious and strong relationship that continues for a long time10steady as she goes spoken used to tell someone to keep the same speed and direction when steering a boat—steadily adverb—steadiness noun [uncountable] |
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