steel

• Прочный, твёрдый серебристо-серый металл, изготовленный из железа и углерода, широко используемый в строительстве, производстве и машиностроении.

A strong, hard, silver-grey metal made from iron and carbon, used extensively in construction, manufacturing, and engineering.

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1. Metal alloyA2formal

   A strong, hard alloy of iron and carbon, used for construction, tools, and machinery.

   Сталь

   • The bridge is made of reinforced steel.
   • Steel beams support the skyscraper's structure.
   • The knife blade is crafted from high-quality steel.

2. Strength or toughnessB2formal

   Used metaphorically to describe great strength, endurance, or hardness.

   Стальная твёрдость

   • He has nerves of steel during emergencies.
   • Her will is made of steel; she never gives up.
   • The athlete showed steel determination in the final race.

   Synonymsendurancefortitudegrithardnessmettlenerveresolvestrengthtoughness

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по моральной подготовке себя к столкновению с чем-то трудным, неприятным или сложным.

A verb used to indicate the act of mentally preparing oneself to face something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging.

1. Prepare mentallyB2formal

   To mentally prepare oneself to face something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging.

   Настроиться

   • She steeled herself for the bad news.
   • He steeled his nerves before the big presentation.
   • They steeled themselves for the long journey ahead.

   Synonymsbracefortifygirdhardennervestrengthen