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developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way synonym constant(发展、增长等)稳步的,持续的,匀速的 We've had five years of steady economic growth. 我们已经有了五年稳定的经济增长。 The last decade has seen a steady decline in the number of birds nesting here. 在过去的十年里,在这里筑巢的鸟类数量稳步下降。 There has been a gradual but steady increase in prices. 价格逐渐但稳定地上涨。 We are making slow but steady progress. 我们虽然缓慢但是在稳步前进。 The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. 前来参观城堡的游客流量保持稳定。 There seemed to be a steady flow of customers all day. 似乎整天都有源源不断的顾客。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- become
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- remarkably
- very
- fairly
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not changing and not interrupted synonym regular稳定的;恒定的 His breathing was steady. 他呼吸平稳。 a steady job/income 稳定的工作/收入 She drove at a steady 50 mph. 她以每小时 50 英里的稳定速度驾驶。 They set off at a steady pace. 他们以不紧不慢的速度出发了。 a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) 关系稳定的男朋友/女朋友 to have a steady relationship 有稳定的关系
Extra ExamplesTopics Jobsb2They wanted me to get a steady job. 他们想让我找到一份稳定的工作。 The new position would provide him with a steady income. 这个新职位会给他带来稳定的收入。 She's got a steady boyfriend. 她有一个关系稳定的男朋友。 Profits before tax remained steady at £91m. 税前利润稳定在9100万英镑。
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fixed in a place or position, supported or balanced; controlled and not shaking or likely to fall down 稳的;平稳的;稳固的 He held the boat steady as she got in. 他把船稳住,让她上了船。 I met his steady gaze. 我迎向他凝视的目光。 Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. 做这样精细的工作,眼要尖,手要稳。 She’s not very steady on her feet these days. 她如今站不太稳了。
Extra ExamplesHold the ladder steady! 扶稳梯子! She opened the letter with hands that were not quite steady. 她双手颤巍巍地打开信。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
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- extremely
- fairly
- very
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(of a person )人 sensible; who can be relied on 沉稳的;可靠的
Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th cent.
Idioms
ready, steady, go! (British English)
(also (get) ready, (get) set, go North American English, British English)
what you say to tell people to start a race (赛跑口令)各就各位,预备,跑!
(as) steady as a rock
extremely steady and calm; that you can rely on 十分可靠;稳如泰山;安如磐石 More Like This Similes in idiomsSimiles in idioms- (as) bald as a coot
- (as) blind as a bat
- (as) bright as a button
- (as) bold as brass
- as busy as a bee
- as clean as a whistle
- (as) dead as a/the dodo
- (as) deaf as a post
- (as) dull as ditchwater
- (as) fit as a fiddle
- as flat as a pancake
- (as) good as gold
- (as) mad as a hatter/a March hare
- (as) miserable/ugly as sin
- as old as the hills
- (as) pleased/proud as Punch
- as pretty as a picture
- (as) regular as clockwork
- (as) quick as a flash
- (as) safe as houses
- (as) sound as a bell
- (as) steady as a rock
- (as) thick as two short planks
- (as) tough as old boots