steady

• 形容某物牢固、稳定、持续不变；也形容人可靠、沉着。

Describes something that is firmly fixed, constant, or not changing; also used to describe a person who is reliable and calm.

1. Firm and stableA2formal

   Not moving or changing; firmly fixed in place.

   稳定的

   • Keep the ladder steady while I climb.
   • She held the camera steady to take a clear photo.
   • The table is not steady; one leg is shorter.

   同义词constantfirmfixedsecuresolidstable

   反义词falteringshakyunstableunsteadywobbly

2. Regular and consistentB1formal

   Happening or developing in a continuous and regular way.

   稳定的

   • He has a steady job at the factory.
   • There has been a steady increase in sales this year.
   • She maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon.

   同义词consistentconstantcontinuousevenregularstableunchanginguniformunvarying

   反义词erraticfluctuatinginconsistentintermittentirregularsporadicunevenunsteadyvariable

3. Reliable and dependableB1formal

   Having a calm and reliable character; not easily upset.

   稳重

   • He is a steady friend who always helps.
   • She has a steady hand and is good at surgery.
   • The company needs a steady manager to lead the team.

   同义词calmcomposeddependablelevel-headedreliablesensiblesolidstabletrustworthyunflappable

   反义词fickleinconstantundependableunreliable

• 副词，表示“稳定地”“平稳地”，即没有晃动或颤抖；也指以稳定、规律或持续的方式进行的动作。形式上与形容词相同，英语中不加 -ly。

An adverb meaning "in a steady manner" or "without moving or shaking." It is used to describe actions performed with stability, regularity, or consistency. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a stable mannerB1formal

   In a way that is firm, constant, and not changing.

   稳定地

   • He held the ladder steady while she climbed.
   • The ship sailed steady through the storm.
   • She walked steady despite the slippery floor.

   同义词consistentlyevenlyfirmlyregularlysteadilyuniformly

   反义词erraticallyirregularlyunsteadily

2. Regularly or consistentlyB1formal

   In a continuous and regular manner without interruption.

   稳定地

   • The company's profits have grown steady over the years.
   • He worked steady to meet the deadline.
   • The rain fell steady all afternoon.

   同义词consistentlyconstantlycontinuouslyevenlyregularlysteadilyuniformlyuninterruptedly

   反义词inconsistentlyintermittentlyirregularlysporadicallyunsteadily

• 名词，表示稳定、持续或恒定的状态或位置，常用于关系或日常作息等语境。

A noun referring to a regular, stable, or constant state or position, often used in contexts like relationships or routines.

1. Regular romantic partnerB1informal

   A person with whom one has a regular, exclusive romantic relationship.

   固定伴侣

   • She introduced her steady to the family at dinner.
   • He's been my steady for over two years now.
   • Are you bringing your steady to the party?

   同义词beauboyfrienddategirlfriendloverpartnersignificant othersweetheart

• 动词，指使某物变得稳定、牢固或平衡，也指使某人或某物平静下来、不再摇晃或波动。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something stable, firm, or balanced, or to become stable.

1. Make stable or calmB1formal

   To make something or someone stable, firm, or calm.

   使稳定

   • She steadied herself against the wall after feeling dizzy.
   • He steadied the ladder while his colleague climbed up.
   • The pilot steadied the plane during the turbulence.

   同义词balancecalmcomposequellsecuresettlesoothe

   反义词agitatedestabilizedisturbshakeunsettleupset

2. Maintain a consistent levelB2formal

   To keep something at a constant level or rate.

   稳定

   • The government is trying to steady the economy after the crisis.
   • She steadied her breathing before the performance.
   • The company steadied its production output over the quarter.

   同义词maintainregulate

   反义词fluctuatevarywaver

短语动词变体steady down