单词 | steer |
释义 | steer steer1 —steerable, adj. —steerability, n. /stear/, v.t. 1. to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle. 2. to follow or pursue (a particular course). 3. to direct the course of; guide: I can steer you to the best restaurant in town. v.i. 4. to direct the course of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, or the like, by the use of a rudder or other means. 5. to pursue a course of action. 6. (of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, etc.) to be steered or guided in a particular direction or manner. 7. steer clear of, to stay away from purposely; avoid: She steered clear of any deep emotional involvements. n. 8. Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip: He got a good steer about finding the right job. [bef. 900; ME steren, OE steoran, akin to steor steering, guidance; c. G steuern, ON styra, Goth stiurjan] steer2 /stear/, n. , pl. steers, (esp. collectively) steer. a male bovine that is castrated before sexual maturity, esp. one raised for beef. [bef. 900; ME; OE steor; c. D, G Stier, ON stjorr, Goth stiur] steer3 /stear/, v.t., v.i., n. Brit. Dial. stir1. |
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