stead·y1 /ˈstedi/ ●●○ W3 adjectiveadj 1 continuous 持续的CONTINUOUS continuing or developing gradually or without stopping, and not likely to change 平稳进行的;持续的;逐渐的 Paul is making steady progress. 保罗逐渐在进步。
hold/remain steady Employment is holding steady at 96%. 就业率平稳地维持在96%。
steady stream/flow/trickle etc a steady stream of traffic 川流不息的来往车辆
2 not moving 不移动的BALANCE firmly held in a particular position and not moving or shaking 稳定的,牢固的,不摇晃的 → stablehold/keep something steady Keep the camera steady while you take a picture. 拍照时要端稳相机。
It takes a steady hand to perform surgery. 做手术手要稳。
3 steady job/work/income CONTINUOUSa job or work that will definitely continue over a long period of time 稳定的职位/工作/收入 It’s hard to find a steady, well-paying job. 找一份稳定、收入又高的工作很不容易。
4 voice/look 嗓音/目光 if someone’s voice is steady, or they look at you in a steady way, they seem calm and do not stop speaking or looking at you 〔嗓音〕沉稳的,平静的;〔目光〕镇定的,沉着的,凝视的 There were tears in her eyes, but her voice was steady. 她眼里含着泪水,但声音很平静。
He could not meet Connor’s steady gaze. 他无法面对康纳注视的目光。
5 person 人DEPEND/IT DEPENDS someone who is steady is sensible and you can depend on them 稳健的,靠得住的5He is a steady worker.他工作踏实。
6. steady boyfriend/girlfriend GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIENDsomeone that you have been having a romantic relationship with for a long time 关系固定的男朋友/女朋友steady boyfriend/girlfriend• In any case, life was much too enjoyable to think about steady boyfriends.• It would have to be with a steady boyfriend.• Then, he started getting interested in banger-racing and got a steady girlfriend.• Now at 16 Steven has a steady girlfriend of 15, who he has been going out with for several months.• The first year at university I had a very steady boyfriend who was doing a similar course as me but mechanical engineering. 7. steady relationship RELATIONSHIPa serious and strong relationship that continues for a long time 稳定的关系steady relationship• But what of courses which do not have such a steady relationship?• Half are married or in steady relationships.• The highest earners have the most confidence in themselves, while those currently without a steady relationship are relatively lacking in confidence. 5 —steadily adv The company’s exports have grown steadily .这家公司的出口量在稳定增长。
Debt was increasing steadily .债务在持续增加。
—steadiness noun [uncountableU]
n COLLOCATIONSnounssteady progressWe're making steady progress in reducing the unemployment rate.
steady growthDuring the 1960s most of the Western world enjoyed steady economic growth.
a steady increase/riseThe campus has benefited from a steady increase in student numbers.
a steady declineThe result has been a steady decline in membership.
a steady stream/flow/trickleAll day long a steady stream of customers came and went.
a steady supplyThey need a steady supply of educated workers.
a steady pace/rateHe moved at a slow and steady pace through the maze of corridors.
verbshold/remain steadyA recent poll showed his approval rating holding steady at 53 percent.
phrasesslow but/and steadyShe is making a slow but steady recovery.