Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Firm, Stable and Steady

firm,stable,steady a.稳定的,坚定的,牢固的

【辨析】

firm 修饰动作时,指力量很大;修饰思想时,指信念坚定。

例句:The teacher was firm and did not change her mind.
老师的态度很坚决,不肯改变主意。


stable 指事物或环境稳定不变。

例句:Markets are flourishing and prices are stable.
市场繁荣,物价稳定。


steady 指事物在稳定的前提下向前发展。

例句:The old man is not steady on his legs.
这位老人站不稳。

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