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steer

美 [stɪr]英 [stɪə(r)]
  • v.驾驶(船、汽车等);操纵;控制;引导;行驶;掌控方向盘
  • n.阉公牛;肉用公牛

复数: steers 过去式: steered 现在分词: steering 过去分词: steered 第三人称单数: steers

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verb

1

驾驶(船、汽车等);掌控方向盘
to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves

He steered the boat into the harbour.

他把船开进港。

He took her arm and steered her towards the door.

他抓住她的胳膊,把她带往门口。

You row and I'll steer.

你划桨,我来掌舵。

2

行驶
to move in a particular direction

The ship steered a course between the islands.

船在岛屿之间穿行。

The ship steered into port.

船驶进港口。

3

操纵;控制;引导
to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops

He managed to steer the conversation away from his divorce.

他设法把话题从他离婚一事上引开。

She steered the team to victory.

她率领全队取得胜利。

The skill is in steering a middle course between the two extremes.

本领就在于避开这两个极端,走中间路线。

习语

noun

阉公牛;肉用公牛
a bull (= a male cow) that has been castrated (= had part of its sex organs removed), kept for its meat

compare ox

steer

频次

  • 1
    VERB 驾驶(车、船、飞机等)
    When you steer a car, boat, or plane, you control it so that it goes in the direction that you want.

    What is it like to steer a ship this size?...

    驾驶这么大的船感觉怎么样?

  • 2
    VERB 引导,指导(某人采取某种行动或态度)
    If you steer people towards a particular course of action or attitude, you try to lead them gently in that direction.

    The new government is seen as one that will steer the country in the right direction...

    新政府被认为能将国家引向正确的方向。

  • 3
    VERB 引导,带领(某人去某地)
    If you steer someone in a particular direction, you guide them there.

    Nick steered them into the nearest seats.

    尼克将他们领到最近的座位上。

  • 4
    VERB 选择某种做法;采取某种方式
    If you steer a particular course, you take a particular line of action.

    Prime Minister Hun Sen has sought to steer a course between the two groups...

    洪森首相设法游走于两个集团之间。

  • 5
    N-COUNT 犍牛
    A steer is a bull that has been castrated.

  • 6
    See also:steering

  • 7
    PHRASE 避开;躲避;绕开
    If you steer clear of someone or something, you deliberately avoid them.

    I think a lot of people, women in particular, steer clear of these sensitive issues.

    我认为很多人,特别是女性,都会回避这些敏感问题。

noun

1
castrated bull
Synonym: bullock
2
an indication of potential opportunity
he got a tip on the stock market
a good lead for a job
Synonym: tip lead confidential information wind hint

verb

1
direct the course;determine the direction of travelling
Synonym: maneuver manoeuver manoeuvre direct point head guide channelize channelise
2
direct (oneself) somewhere
Steer clear of him
3
be a guiding or motivating force or drive
The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses
Synonym: guide

数据来源:WordNet

  1. What is it like to steer a ship this size ?

    驾驶这么大的船感觉怎么样?

  2. He believes that anyone can steer this boat in calm waters .

    他认为任何人都能够在没有风浪的水域驾驶这艘船。

  3. The skill is in steering a middle course between the two extremes .

    本领就在于避开这两个极端,走中间路线。

  4. He took her arm and steered her towards the door .

    他抓住她的胳膊,把她带往门口。

  5. I had the steering wheel on full lock .

    我把方向盘转到了底。

  6. He managed to steer the conversation away from his divorce .

    他设法把话题从他离婚一事上引开。

  7. Politicians are often obliged to steer a course between incompatible interests .

    政治家常常被迫在互不相容的利益之间开辟航道。

  8. She steered the team to victory .

    她率领全队取得胜利。

  9. The ship steered into port .

    船驶进港口。

  10. You row and I 'll steer .

    你划桨,我来掌舵。

  11. He steered the boat into the harbour .

    他把船开进港。

  12. The new government is seen as one that will steer the country in the right direction

    新政府被认为能将国家引向正确的方向。

  13. In nearly all these issues the British steered a middle course .

    英国人几乎在所有这些问题上都选择了中间路线。

  14. You are perfectly correct in trying to steer your mother towards increased independence

    你试图让自己的母亲变得越来越独立,这样做很正确。

  15. I think a lot of people , women in particular , steer clear of these sensitive issues .

    我认为很多人,特别是女性,都会回避这些敏感问题。

  16. The rabbis try to steer clear of political questions .

    拉比们努力避开政治问题。

  17. The steering and braking are exactly what you want from a sporty car .

    其转向和制动装置都完全符合一辆运动型汽车的标准。

  18. Engine cut-out devices and steering wheel locks do not protect the car 's contents .

    发动机断电装置和方向盘锁无法保护汽车的内部。

  19. Prime Minister Hun Sen has sought to steer a course between the two groups

    洪森首相设法游走于两个集团之间。

  20. A steering committee has been formed . These people can make decisions in ten minutes which would usually take us months .

    已经成立了一个指导委员会。我们通常要几个月才能决定的事,这些人在10分钟内就能作出决定。

  21. America might sell more cars to the islands if they were made with the steering wheel on the right .

    如果制造的汽车方向盘是装在右边的,美国可能会在这些岛屿卖出更多的汽车。

  22. The overdrive switch was on the steering column .

    超速挡的开关在转向杆上。

  23. There will be an economic steering committee with representatives of each of the republics .

    将设立一个由各共和国代表组成的经济指导委员会。

  24. There is also a new steering wheel with an energy absorbing rim to cushion the driver 's head in the worst impacts

    还配有轮缘部分具有减震功能的新型方向盘,以在受到严重撞击时保护司机的头部。

  25. Some TVRs have power steering and conveniences such as central locking and powered windows .

    一些特雷沃车型配有动力转向系统以及中央锁和电动窗之类的便利装置。

  26. When I was a kid , about six or seven , she would often let me steer the car along our driveway .

    在我小时候,大概六七岁时,她经常让我在自家的车道上开车。

  27. He downshifted and turned the steering wheel .

    他调到低速挡,转动方向盘。

  28. There is no rudder as such , so the craft can be steered only when under power .

    没有真正的方向舵,所以只有在动力驱动的情况下才能操控船只。

  29. Nick steered them into the nearest seats .

    尼克将他们领到最近的座位上。

  30. He listened in silence as Niccolini rattled on , emphasizing his remarks with one hand and steering with the other .

    尼科利尼喋喋不休讲个不停,一只手比划着以示强调,另一只手握着方向盘,而他则安静地听着。

前缀
e-站,立

stable adj. 稳固的

st- 站,立 + -able 可...的

stage n. 阶段

st- 站,立 + -age 状态,总称

drive pilot steer 【导航词义:驾驶】
drive v. 开车,驾驶
〔辨析〕

通常指驾驶小汽车、卡车、公共汽车等机动车辆,但也可指驾船,强调人是驾驶的主体。

〔例证〕

He taught me how to drive a tractor/truck.

他教我开拖拉机/卡车。

She drives 15 miles to work.

她驾车15英里去上班。

pilot v. 驾驶;给…领航
〔辨析〕

指驾驶飞机或宇宙飞船,也可指给船舶领航。

〔例证〕

Can you pilot a plane?

你会开飞机吗?

He piloted the boat through the canal.

他引导那条船驶过运河。

steer v. 驾驶
〔辨析〕

指驾驶船、车、飞机等,但通常指驾船,强调在行驶方向上的引导。

〔例证〕

He believes that anyone can steer this boat in calm waters.

他认为任何人都能够在没有风浪的水域驾驶这艘船。

Stop steering with only one hand!

不要只用一只手开车!

  • 习语

v.

keep/stay/steer clear (of sb/sth)

避开;回避;躲避
to avoid a person or thing because it may cause problems