steady

安定した、揺れない

しっかり支えられたり置かれたりして、揺れず倒れにくい様子。

やさしい英語で： Firmly held or positioned, without shaking or being likely to fall.

• Keep the ladder steady.
• His hands were steady as he poured the tea.
• Is the camera steady enough for a clear picture?

使い方： steady on your feet (She was not yet steady on her feet after the operation.)

類義語： stable, firm, secure

反対語： unsteady, shaky

よく使う表現： hold something steady, steady hand, keep something steady, steady on your feet

揺るぎない、一貫した

感情や信念、目的を保ち、説得されても簡単には変えない様子。

やさしい英語で： Keeping the same feelings, beliefs, or purpose and not easily being persuaded to change.

• His commitment remained steady.
• She was steady in her purpose despite the criticism.
• Their steady devotion to the cause lasted for decades.

使い方： steady in something (She remained steady in her belief that everyone deserved fair treatment.)

類義語： steadfast, resolute, unwavering, constant

反対語： fickle, wavering

よく使う表現： steady in purpose, steady in something, steady commitment, steady devotion

揺れのない、滑らかな

がたつきや急な動きがなく、滑らかに動く様子。

やさしい英語で： Moving smoothly without bumps or sudden movements.

• We enjoyed a steady ride.
• The boat's steady motion helped me relax.
• It was a steady flight with hardly any bumps.

類義語： smooth, even

反対語： bumpy, jerky

よく使う表現： steady ride, steady journey, steady flight

ゆっくりした

急がず、ゆっくり動いたり進んだりする様子。

やさしい英語で： Moving or happening at a slow, unhurried speed.

• We took a steady walk home.
• Keep a steady pace; there is no need to hurry.
• They made steady progress, taking time to check each step.

類義語： slow, unhurried

反対語： fast, hurried

よく使う表現： steady pace, steady walk, steady progress

安定させる、支える

物を持ったり支えたりして、揺れを止めたり倒れるのを防いだりする。

やさしい英語で： To hold or support something so that it stops shaking or does not fall.

• Please steady the ladder.
• She steadied the camera with both hands.
• He grabbed my arm to steady himself.

使い方： steady yourself against/on something (He steadied himself against the wall.)

類義語： stabilize, support

反対語： destabilize

よく使う表現： steady the ladder, steady yourself, steady someone's hand, steady something

ずっと、絶えず

動作の前に置き、しばしば強い勢いでずっと続けていることを示す。

やさしい英語で： Used before an action to show that someone keeps doing it, often with strong effort or intensity.

• He steady talking during the movie.
• They steady trying to get that door open.
• Why you steady calling me while I'm at work?

使い方： steady + verb-ing (She steady working to help her family.)

よく使う表現： steady working, steady talking, steady trying, steady complaining