stabilize
/ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #5047 in the learning path
使稳定；变得稳定
Definitions
v. make or become steady and less likely to change
使稳定；变得稳定
Example
We used a wooden block to stabilize the table.
我们用一块木块让桌子保持平稳。
Governments may need to stabilize food prices to protect vulnerable households during periods of economic uncertainty.
在经济不确定时期，政府可能需要稳定食品价格，以保护弱势家庭。
Collocations
- stabilize prices
- stabilize the economy
- stabilize a patient's condition
Word family
- stable (adj.)
- stability (n.)
- stabilization (n.)
- unstable (adj.)
Synonyms
- steady
Antonyms
- destabilize
Usage tip
可及物也可不及物；英式英语也常拼作stabilise。
FAQ
- What does stabilize mean?
- make or become steady and less likely to change
- How is stabilize pronounced?
- UK /ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/, US /ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
