| 单词 | keel |
| 释义 | keel (kiːl ) Word forms: keels , keeling , keeled 1. countable noun The keel of a boat is the long, specially shaped piece of wood or steel along the bottom of it. 2. to be on an even keel phrase If you say that someone or something is on an even keel, you mean that they are working or progressing smoothly and steadily, without any sudden changes. Jason had helped him out with a series of loans, until he could get back on an even keel. Phrasal verbs: keel over phrasal verb If someone keels over, they collapse because they are tired or ill. [informal] He then keeled over and fell flat on his back. [VERB PARTICLE] Idioms: on an even keel calm or progressing steadily, especially during or after a period of troubles or difficulties She sees it as her role to keep the family on an even keel through its time of hardship. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 龙骨船的 Japanese: 竜骨 |
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