stead‧y 1 W3 / stedi / 形容词

1 continuous continuing or developing gradually or without stopping, and not likely to change :

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 副词 :

The company’s exports have grown steadily .

Debt was increasing steadily .

— steadiness 名词 [不可数名词]

COLLOCATIONS

名词

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.

动词

hold/remain steady A recent poll showed his approval rating holding steady at 53 percent.

短语

slow but/and steady She is making a slow but steady recovery.

THESAURUS

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.