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steer

释义

steer

noun countable

UK /stɪə(r)/

Word Forms

singular	steer
plural	steers

1
a young male cow that has had its sex organs removed
Synonyms and related words
Male animals
alpha male
billy goat
boar
Synonyms and related words
The young of animals
baby
brood
bullock

phrases

give someone a steer

steer

noun countable

US /stɪr/

Word Forms

singular	steer
plural	steers

1
a young male cow that has had its sex organs removed
Synonyms and related words
Male animals
alpha male
billy goat
boar
Synonyms and related words
The young of animals
baby
brood
bullock

phrases

give someone a steer

steer

verb

UK /stɪə(r)/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	steer
he/she/it	steers
present participle	steering
past tense	steered
past participle	steered

1
intransitive/transitive to control the direction in which a vehicle moves
Jack steered while Ken gave directions.
steer something away from/towards/into/through etc something:
We steered the boat into the harbour.
Synonyms and related words
To drive, or to operate a vehicle
back up
belt up
be on someone’s tail
1. 1a
  transitive to control the direction in which someone moves by putting your hand on them
  steer someone away from/towards/through etc something:
  He took her arm to steer her towards the door.
  Synonyms and related words
  To go somewhere with someone or something
  come
  drive
  walk
2
transitive to influence the way that something happens or the way that people behave
steer someone/something towards something:
I try to steer my children towards healthier foods.
steer something away from/towards/through something:
He steered the country through a transitional period to elections.
steer the conversation:
Ruth attempted to steer the conversation well away from work.
steer someone to victory (=help someone win):
The single goal was enough to steer the club to victory.
Synonyms and related words
To be in charge
control
govern
watch over

phrases

steer clear (of)

steer a course

steer

verb

US /stɪr/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	steer
he/she/it	steers
present participle	steering
past tense	steered
past participle	steered

1
intransitive/transitive to control the direction in which a vehicle moves
Jack steered while Ken gave directions.
steer something away from/toward/into/through etc. something:
We steered the boat into the marina.
Synonyms and related words
To drive, or to operate a vehicle
back up
block in
box in
1. 1a
  transitive to control the direction in which someone moves by putting your hand on them
  steer someone away from/toward/through etc. something:
  He took her arm to steer her toward the door.
  Synonyms and related words
  To go somewhere with someone or something
  come
  drive
  walk
2
transitive to influence the way that something happens or the way that people behave
steer the conversation:
Ruth attempted to steer the conversation well away from work.
steer something away from/toward/through something:
He steered the country through a transitional period to elections.
steer someone/something toward something:
I try to steer my children toward healthier foods.
steer someone to victory (=help someone win):
The single goal was enough to steer his team to victory.
Synonyms and related words
To be in charge
control
govern
watch over

phrases

steer clear (of)

steer a course

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