/sti:l ||; stil/noun
[U] a very strong metal that is made from iron mixed with another substance (carbon). Steel is used for making knives, tools, machines, etc. 钢
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/sti:l ||; stil/verb
[T] steel yourself to prepare yourself to deal with sth difficult or unpleasant 坚强起来(以面对困难或不快事情):
Steel yourself for a shock.你要作好准备,以免大吃一惊。