steady1/ˋstɛdI; ˈstedi/adj 1 continuing or developing at the same rate, without stopping or changing 稳定的﹐稳步的: He has made steady progress. 他取得了稳定的进步。a steady speed of 50 mph 每小时 50 英里的稳定速度hold/remain steady Inflation held steady at 3%. 通货膨胀稳定保持在 3%。2 not moving or shaking [→ stable] 稳固的﹐牢固的: Keep the ladder steady. 把梯子放稳。Her voice remained steady. 她的声音依然很平稳。3 a steady job a job you get paid regularly for, and is likely to continue for a long time 稳定的工作4 steady boyfriend/girlfriend someone that you have had a romantic relationship with for a long time 关系稳定的男朋友/女朋友—steadily adv —steadiness n [U]
steady2v steadied , steadying , steadies [I,T] to control someone or something so that they do not shake or fall, or to become controlled like this 扶稳﹐(使)稳定: steady yourself He put out his hand to steady himself. 他伸出手让自己站稳。The ship steadied. 船平稳了下来。