steely

英 ['stiːlɪ] 美['stili]
  • adj. 似钢的,钢铁般的;钢制的;严格的
  • n. (Steely)人名;(英)斯蒂利

TEM8低频词畅通词汇

词态变化


比较级: steelier;最高级: steeliest;名词: steeliness;

中文词源


steely 钢铁般的,强硬的

steel,钢铁,-y,形容词后缀。

英文词源


steely (adj.)
1580s, "made of steel," from steel (n.) + -y (2). Figurative meaning "hard and cold as steel" is from c. 1500. Related: Steeliness.

双语例句


1. Their indecision has been replaced by confidence and steely determination.
他们的优柔寡断已经被自信和钢铁般的决心所取代。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Captain Grenville stared at him steely-eyed.
格伦维尔上尉用坚毅的目光凝视着他。

来自柯林斯例句

3. a cold, steely voice
冷冰冰的腔调

来自《权威词典》

4. Artist Richard Stone has captured in her eyes and the set of her face her steely determination.
画家理查德·斯通在她的眼神和面部表情中捕捉到了她的坚毅和决绝。

来自柯林斯例句

5. Marya came into the room behind her , looking self - righteous and steely - eyed.
玛丽娅跟在后面进了屋,一副公正善良的样子, 但眼光却冷酷无情.

来自辞典例句