adj (1)稳定(固)的，平稳的(firmly fixed，balanced or controlled;not likely to fall over)：a～grip/ladder 紧握/稳当的梯子;be on one's～legs 站稳;Such delicate work needs a～hand，a～eye and～nerves. 这样精细的工作需要手稳，眼准，情绪稳定。～head/mind 冷静的头脑/头脑;hold a candle/ladder～握住蜡烛/扶稳梯子;make a table～使桌子立稳;take～aim before firing 瞄准之后射击;〖同〗firm，immovable，stable，substantial;〖反〗unsteady，shaky，unstable;

(2)持续的，稳定的，经常的(developing，happening，moving，working，etc in an even，continuous and regular way)：a～rain/wind/speed/rate/temperature 连绵的雨/匀速的风/均匀的速度/稳定的汇率/稳定的温度;～progress/improvement 持续的进步/改善;He went off at a～pace.他迈着沉稳的步伐离去。a long period of～economic growth 长期稳定的经济增长;a～visitor to the art galleries 美术馆的常客;a～customer 常客;〖同〗constant，continuous，even，persistent，regular;〖反〗uneven，irregular;

(3)稳重(可靠)的(regular，stable in behaviour，habits，etc and dependable)：a～young man/worker/driver 踏实的年轻人/可靠的工作人员/稳重的司机;〖同〗reliable，stable，dependable;〖反〗unreliable，infrequent，irregular;

(4)固(恒)定的，不变的(constant，unchanging)：a～faith/purpose 坚定的信念/目标;a～course不变的航线;a～job/income 稳定的工作/收入;have a～girl friend有固定的女朋友;〖同〗steadfast，firm，resolute;〖反〗unsteady，irresolute;

→′steadily adv 稳定(固)地;′steadiness n 稳定(固);

adv 坚固地，无变化地(firmly;unchangingly)：The wind blows～(or steadily) from the north-west. 西北风一直刮着。

go steady(未婚者)和异性固定交往(infml，旧用法)：Are Tom and Mary going～? 汤姆和玛丽经常约会吗?

n 固定的情人(person whom one dates regularly and exclusively;sweetheart)[C](infml，旧用法)：Is he your～? 他是你常约会的情人吗?

v (使)稳定(固)，(使)牢靠((cause to) become or keep steady)[I，T+n]：Her pulse/heartbeat gradually～ied. 她的脉搏/心跳逐渐趋于平稳。Prices/The pound is～ing. 价格/英镑逐渐走向平稳。～a boat/the bucket on one's head 让船驶稳/扶稳头上的桶;A glass of whisky/These pills will～your nerves. 一杯威士忌/这些药将使你镇静下来。～one's trembling hands with an effort 努力不让手颤抖;manage to～oneself 得以使自己掌握好平衡;～oneself by holding on to the rail 抓住扶手使自己立稳;〖同〗stabilize，secure;〖反〗shake，rock，tip;

steady (on) 1)慢点，当心(infml)：S～on! I can't walk as fast as you. 慢一点! 我没你走得那么快。2)冷静点(BrE)：S～on! There's no need to lose your temper. 冷静点! 用不着发脾气。