单词
stability
英 [st?'b?l?t?]
美[st?'b?l?ti]
基本信息
- n. 稳定性；坚定，恒心
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词态变化
复数:?stabilities;
中文词源
stability 稳定性
来自 stable,稳定的，-ity,名词后缀。
英文词源
- stability (n.)
- mid-14c., "firmness of resolve, mental equilibrium" (of persons), from Old French stablete, establete "firmness, solidity, stability; durability, constancy" (Modern French stabilité), from Latin stabilitatem (nominative stabilitas) "a standing fast, firmness," figuratively "security, steadfastness," from stabilis "steadfast, firm" (see stable (adj.)). In physical sense, "state of being difficult to overthrow, power of remaining upright," it is recorded from early 15c. Meaning "continuance in the same state" is from 1540s.
双语例句
- 1. NATO had charted a new course for stability and cooperation in Europe.
- 北约制订了保持欧洲稳定与合作的新计划。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Jets of compressed air gave the aircraft lateral and directional stability.
- 压缩空气的喷吐使飞机的左右和前后都能保持稳定。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. My father wanted me to become a professional and have more stability.
- 我父亲想让我成为职业人士，这样能更稳定一些。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. It was a time of political stability and progress.
- 这是一段政治稳定和进步的时期。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. The dispute could destroy Australia's hard-won reputation for industrial stability.
- 这场纠纷可能会让澳大利亚劳资关系稳定这一来之不易的名声毁于一旦。
来自柯林斯例句
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