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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++stead·y1 /ˈstedi/ ●●○ W3 adjective 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。 a steady rain 下个不停的雨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。n a steady worker6. 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7. steady relationship RELATIONSHIPa serious and strong relationship that continues for a long time 稳定的关系5 —steadilyadv 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 [uncountable]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.
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steady• We drove all day at a steady 65 miles an hour.• Hold the ladder steady.• She held on to hand rails to keep herself steady.• Fong thought of the back room, warm with the steady breaths of Soo and the children.• The study also notes a steady decline in the number of college students taking science courses.• Television has contributed to the steady decline of solemnity in the courtroom.• the steady destruction of the forests• Economists say they expect continued steady growth throughout the year.• It's important to keep the temperature of the oven at a steady high heat.• Chen maintained a steady pace throughout the race.• We need a steady platform above the waves before we can start drilling.• Marisol has made steady progress this year.• His breaths got steadier, quieter.• They coped well with steady rain making me question the need for overtrousers in milder seasons.• steady rain• Larger families were being rehoused at a steady rate.• Hadn't they all agreed to keep to a nice, steady speed after the immediate getaway?• It starts at zero and eventually the galaxies are moving apart at a steady speed.• A steady stream of planks and tarpaper and logs was thumping the tree, pushing it farther over.• A steady stream of refugees arrived at the camp.• The United States has traditionally offered the poor relatively easy access to the middle class if they can find steady work.hold/remain steady• Continue these small heading changes of 5° or less, until the needle remains steady.• It seemed to her that her mind was like an overfilled glass which only she could hold steady.• Rising capital growth also helped the retail sector retain its high return of 10.9 percent, again with rentals holding steady.• San Antonio outlets reported a decrease in overall funding and fewer volunteers, though food donations remained steady.• Fusion funding remains steady, but with the money now divided mostly between the two leading machines, the tokamak and mirror-fusion.• Mr Moszkowski expects those returns to hold steady for the fourth and first quarters.• The wind and the cold made it impossible to hold steady over putts.a steady hand• This is still a job for scissors and a steady hand.• Gluing toothpicks takes a steady hand and a lot of patience, Sanchez said.• Gluing toothpicks takes a steady hand and a lot of patience.• A painstaking job, needing a steady hand, especially on such a famous trophy.• With tenderness, with a steady hand, he began to stroke me there in the room.• Good binoculars and a steady hand may reveal it as a thin crescent.• She has any eye for detail and a steady hand to piece it all together.• He found he had such a steady hand with his safety razor that he was prepared to go all the way.steady2 verb (steadied, steadying, steadies) 1 [intransitive, transitive]BALANCE to hold someone or something so they become more balanced or controlled, or to become more balanced or controlled 拿稳，扶稳；使稳定[稳固]steady yourself He reached the chair and steadied himself. 他伸手抓住椅子让自己站稳。 The plane steadied, and the passengers relaxed. 飞机平稳后，乘客们松了一口气。2 [intransitive]SAME to stop increasing or decreasing and remain about the same 恢复平稳，稳定下来 SYN stabilize The dollar has steadied after early losses on the money markets. 美元在货币市场经历早前下跌后，现在已经回稳。3 CALM[intransitive, transitive] to become calmer, or to make someone do this （使）镇定，（使）变平静 Tamar took a deep breath to steady her nerves. 塔马深吸了一口气让自己平静下来。 Jess is a steadying influence on the rest of the team. 杰斯对其他队员具有一种稳定情绪的影响力。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
steady• When she looked as though she was going to fall, Eddie's arm immediately went out to steady her.• She clutched the rail to steady herself, reached the deck and went to the closed doors of the lounge.• Once when they went round a corner she swayed against him and caught his arm to steady herself.• He held the boy's shoulders to steady him and Ben, startled and breathless, looked up into his face.• The spectacle that confronted him was so overwhelming that he all but stumbled in alarm before the policeman caught and steadied him.• He steadied himself self-consciously, waving aside any further help.• He stood up, holding on to the desk to steady himself.• He pushed himself to his feet and tried to steady himself.• When the plane had steadied, Nancy went back to her seat.steady yourself• Charles put his hands on the seat to steady himself.• He put his hands on the inside wall of the coach to steady himself.• Once when they went round a corner she swayed against him and caught his arm to steady herself.• I steady myself against the wall.• The officer steadied himself by grasping the windshield, but didn't miss a beat in his spiel.• To steady himself, he hugged a sculptured torso.• He steadied himself self-consciously, waving aside any further help.• He steadied himself, then shot out both hands and gripped it, hauling himself up the wall to the beckoning entrance.steady ... nerves• Above all, what is clear is that this has become a poker game only for those with the steadiest of nerves.• And he may have taken a drink or two to steady his nerves.• Next, drink the large Scotch to steady the nerves.• That's if the woman ever prays, Isabel reflected, holding on to the random thought to steady her shaky nerves.• They finally found him in a bar where he had gone to steady his nerves.• For the demolition parties the days of scheming and planning were over: now they needed steady nerves and physical strength.• They may have an extra glass - or in some cases bottle - to steady the nerves tonight.steady3 adverb go steady (with somebody) RELATIONSHIPto have a long regular romantic relationship with someone （与某人）有固定的恋爱关系Examples from the Corpus
steady• Nigel Lawson, it seemed, was neither holding the pound steady abroad nor keeping down prices at home.• After long years of layoffs, steel employment is now holding steady, and output is up.• Black burn looked port and spotted his brother rowing strong and steady, his dory still full of fish.• My mind locks in: take it steady, keep cool and don't kick at the ice!• Thus, slow and steady wins the race, but timing is everything.steady4 noun (plural steadies) [countable] American English old-fashioned informalGIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND a boyfriend or girlfriend that someone has been having a romantic relationship with 关系确定的男[女]朋友steady5 interjection 1 CAREFULused when you want to tell someone to be careful or not to cause an accident 当心；稳一点 Steady! You nearly knocked me over. 小心点！ 你差点把我撞倒了。2 steady on! British English informalEXAGGERATE# used when you think that what someone is saying or doing is too extreme 说话当心点，注意点〔当某人说话太重或行为过分时用作提醒〕 Steady on! That bottle’s got to last all night. 悠着点，那瓶酒是要喝一晚上的。Examples from the Corpus
steady• Steady! Watch what you're doing.From Longman Business Dictionarysteadystead‧y1 /ˈstedi/ adjective1happening, developing, or moving in a continuous gradual wayThere has been a steady decline in demand over the past 12 months.The market has experienced three years of steady growth.We continue to make steady progress in improving key areas of our business.2staying at about the same levelSoftware dealers found that prices are steady in spite of the currency fluctuation.In December, energy prices plunged 1.4% after holding steady the month before.3steady job/work/income a job or work that will definitely continue over a long period of timeFor years, the promise of steady work attracted waves of immigrants to the area. —steadily adverbBusiness has steadily increased year by year. —steadiness noun [uncountable]sterling’s relative steadiness against other currenciessteadysteady2 verb (past tense and past participle steadied) [intransitive, transitive] to stop increasing or decreasing and stay about the same, or to make something do thisThe dollar has steadied after early losses on the money markets.Some cautious buying by Japanese life insurance companies steadied the market.→ See Verb tableOrigin steady1 (1200-1300) steadstead·y1 adjective →n COLLOCATIONS1steady2 verbsteady3 adverbsteady4 nounsteady5 interjectionLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
developing gradually without Business or Corpus or continuing
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stead‧y1 W3 /ˈstedi/ 
adjective
Paul is making steady progress.
a steady rain
hold/remain steady
Employment is holding steady at 96%.
steady stream/flow/trickle etc
a steady stream of traffic
2. NOT MOVING firmly held in a particular position and not moving or shaking ⇨ stable
hold/keep something steady
Keep the camera steady while you take a picture.
It takes a steady hand to perform surgery.
3. steady job/work/income a job or work that will definitely continue over a long period of time:
It’s hard to find a steady, well-paying job.
4. VOICE/LOOK 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:
There were tears in her eyes, but her voice was steady.
He could not meet Connor’s steady gaze.
5. PERSON someone who is steady is sensible and you can depend on them:
a steady worker
6. steady boyfriend/girlfriend someone that you have been having a romantic relationship with for a long time
7. steady relationship a serious and strong relationship that continues for a long time
—steadily adverb:
The company’s exports have grown steadily.
Debt was increasing steadily.
—steadiness noun [uncountable]
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▪steady progress We're making steady progress in reducing the unemployment rate.
▪steady growth During the 1960s most of the Western world enjoyed steady economic growth.
▪a steady increase/rise The campus has benefited from a steady increase in student numbers.
▪a steady decline The result has been a steady decline in membership.
▪a steady stream/flow/trickle All day long a steady stream of customers came and went.
▪a steady supply They need a steady supply of educated workers.
▪a steady pace/rate He moved at a slow and steady pace through the maze of corridors.
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▪hold/remain steady A recent poll showed his approval rating holding steady at 53 percent.
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▪slow but/and steady She is making a slow but steady recovery.
■ people
▪trustworthy especially written if someone is trustworthy, you can trust them because they are honest: Many people do not see politicians as trustworthy.
▪reliable someone who is reliable can be trusted to do what they say they will do and not make any mistakes: a reliable employee | We need someone who is 100% reliable.
▪responsible someone who is responsible can be trusted to behave in a sensible way: Sam’s a good babysitter – he’s responsible and the kids like him. | a responsible adult
▪dependable someone who is dependable can be trusted to do what you need or expect: Britain is our most dependable ally.
▪steady someone who is steady is sensible and you can depend on them: He’s only sixteen, but he’s steady and reliable.
▪loyal someone who is loyal can be trusted to always give help or support to their friends, their country, their political party etc: She is fiercely loyal to her family. | He is one of the party’s most loyal supporters.
▪faithful someone who is faithful stays loyal to a person, belief, political party etc, and continues to support them, even in difficult situations: Daniel had been a faithful friend. | a faithful member of the Communist Party
▪can rely/depend on somebody if you can rely or depend on someone, you can be sure that they will do what you want or need them to do: Don’t worry about a thing – you can depend on me. | Patients rely on doctors to help them make the right decisions about their health care.
steady2 verb (past tense and past participle steadied, present participle steadying, third person singular steadies)
1. [intransitive and transitive] to hold someone or something so they become more balanced or controlled, or to become more balanced or controlled
steady yourself
He reached the chair and steadied himself.
The plane steadied, and the passengers relaxed.
2. [intransitive] to stop increasing or decreasing and remain about the same
SYN stabilize:
The dollar has steadied after early losses on the money markets.
3. [intransitive and transitive] to become calmer, or to make someone do this:
Tamar took a deep breath to steady her nerves.
Jess is a steadying influence on the rest of the team.
steady3 adverb
go steady (with somebody) to have a long regular romantic relationship with someone
steady4 noun (plural steadies) [countable]
American English old-fashioned informal a boyfriend or girlfriend that someone has been having a romantic relationship with
steady5 interjection
1. used when you want to tell someone to be careful or not to cause an accident:
Steady! You nearly knocked me over.
2. steady on! British English informal used when you think that what someone is saying or doing is too extreme:
Steady on! That bottle’s got to last all night.
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adjective Date: 1200-1300
Origin: stead
1. CONTINUOUS continuing or developing gradually or without stopping, and not likely to change:Origin: stead
hold/remain steady
steady stream/flow/trickle etc
2. NOT MOVING firmly held in a particular position and not moving or shaking ⇨ stable
hold/keep something steady
3. steady job/work/income a job or work that will definitely continue over a long period of time:
4. VOICE/LOOK 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:
5. PERSON someone who is steady is sensible and you can depend on them:
6. steady boyfriend/girlfriend someone that you have been having a romantic relationship with for a long time
7. steady relationship a serious and strong relationship that continues for a long time
—steadily adverb:
—steadiness noun [uncountable]
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verb (past tense and past participle steadied, present participle steadying, third person singular steadies)1. [intransitive and transitive] to hold someone or something so they become more balanced or controlled, or to become more balanced or controlled
steady yourself
2. [intransitive] to stop increasing or decreasing and remain about the same
SYN stabilize:
3. [intransitive and transitive] to become calmer, or to make someone do this:
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adverbgo steady (with somebody) to have a long regular romantic relationship with someone
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noun (plural steadies) [countable]American English old-fashioned informal a boyfriend or girlfriend that someone has been having a romantic relationship with
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interjection1. used when you want to tell someone to be careful or not to cause an accident:
2. steady on! British English informal used when you think that what someone is saying or doing is too extreme:
Creating art 艺术创作
make a work of art/a drawing/a sketch/a sculpture/a statue/engravings/etchings/prints创作艺术品；绘画；画素描；创作雕塑／雕像／雕版印刷品／蚀刻画／版画 do an oil painting/a self-portrait/a line drawing/a rough sketch画油画／自画像／线条画／草图 create a work of art/an artwork/paintings and sculptures创作一件艺术品／绘画和雕塑 produce paintings/portraits/oil sketches/his most celebrated work/a series of prints创作绘画／肖像画／油画速写／他最知名的作品／一组版画 paint a picture/landscape/portrait/mural/in oils/in watercolours/( in watercolors/on canvasespecially
画画／风景画／肖像画／壁画／油画／水彩画；在画布上画 draw a picture/a portrait/a cartoon/a sketch/a line/a figure/the human form/in charcoal/in ink画画／肖像／漫画／素描／线条／形体／人形／木炭画／墨水画 sketch a preliminary drawing/a figure/a shape勾勒草图／形体／图形 carve a figure/an image/a sculpture/an altarpiece/reliefs/a block of wood雕刻形体／形象／雕塑／祭坛雕塑／浮雕／一块木头 sculpt a portrait bust/a statue/an abstract figure雕刻半身像／塑像／抽象形体 etch a line/a pattern/a design/a name into the glass蚀刻线条／图案／图样／名字在玻璃杯上 mix colours/( colors/pigments/paintsespecially
调色；调颜料 add/apply thin/thick layers of paint/colour/( color/pigmentespecially
加上薄薄／厚厚几层颜料 use oil pastels/charcoal/acrylic paint/a can of spray paint使用油画棒／木炭笔／丙烯酸颜料／一罐喷雾颜料 work in bronze/ceramics/stone/oils/pastels/watercolour/a wide variety of media用青铜／陶瓷／石头／油彩／蜡笔／水彩／各种各样的材料制作艺术品
Describing art 描述艺术
paint/depict a female figure/a biblical scene/a pastoral landscape/a domestic interior画／描绘女性形体／与《圣经》有关的场景／田园风光／家庭室内场景 depict/illustrate a traditional/mythological/historical/religious theme描绘／阐释传统的／神话的／历史的／宗教的主题 create an abstract composition/a richly textured surface/a distorted perspective设计抽象的艺术构图／丰富的层次／视觉扭曲效果 paint dark/rich/skin/flesh tones用颜料绘成深色／浓重的颜色／肤色／肉色 use broad brush strokes/loose brushwork/vibrant colours/a limited palette/simple geometric forms用粗笔线条／散漫的笔法／鲜艳的颜色／有限的色调／简单的几何图形 develop/adopt/paint in a stylized manner/an abstract style用非写实手法／抽象方式阐明／采用／描绘
Showing and selling art 艺术品展示及销售
commission an altarpiece/a bronze bust of sb/a portrait/a religious work/an artist to paint sth委托创作一幅祭坛画／一座某人的半身铜像／一幅肖像画／一件宗教艺术品；委托艺术家为某物作画 frame a painting/portrait给一幅画／肖像画镶框 hang art/a picture/a painting悬挂艺术品／图画／画作 display/exhibit modern art/sb's work/a collection/original artwork/drawings/sculptures/a piece陈列／展出现代艺术品／某人的作品／收藏品／艺术真品／图画／雕塑／一件艺术品 be displayed/hung in a gallery/museum在美术馆／博物馆展出 install/place a sculpture in/at/on sth在某处安放一座雕塑 erect/unveil a bronze/marble/life-size statue竖立／揭幕一座铜像／大理石像／与真人一样大的雕像 hold/host/mount/open/curate/see an exhibition( /especially
BrE ( an exhibitNAmE usually
举办／主持／筹办／举行／组织／观看展览 be/go on ( exhibition/BrE ( exhibitNAmE 参展 feature/promote/showcase a conceptual artist/contemporary works重点介绍／宣传／展示一位概念派艺术家／当代作品 collect African art/modern British paintings/Japanese prints收藏非洲艺术品／现代英国绘画／日本版画 restore/preserve a fresco/great works of art修复／保护湿壁画／伟大的艺术品
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