steely
- 英式英标[\'stili]
- 美式音标[\'stiːlɪ]
adj. 似钢的，钢铁般的；钢制的；严格的
n. (Steely)人名；(英)斯蒂利
中文词源
steely 钢铁般的，强硬的
steel,钢铁，-y,形容词后缀。
英文词源
- steely (adj.)
- 1580s, "made of steel," from steel (n.) + -y (2). Figurative meaning "hard and cold as steel" is from c. 1500. Related: Steeliness.
实用例句
- 1. Their indecision has been replaced by confidence and steely determination.
- 他们的优柔寡断已经被自信和钢铁般的决心所取代。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Captain Grenville stared at him steely-eyed.
- 格伦维尔上尉用坚毅的目光凝视着他。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. a cold, steely voice
- 冷冰冰的腔调
来自《权威词典》
- 4. Artist Richard Stone has captured in her eyes and the set of her face her steely determination.
- 画家理查德·斯通在她的眼神和面部表情中捕捉到了她的坚毅和决绝。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. Marya came into the room behind her , looking self - righteous and steely - eyed.
- 玛丽娅跟在后面进了屋,一副公正善良的样子, 但眼光却冷酷无情.
来自辞典例句