steer
/stɪə/ · /stɪr/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #5351 in the learning path
驾驶；掌舵；控制方向
Definitions
v. To control the direction in which a vehicle moves.
驾驶；掌舵；控制方向
v. To guide someone's actions or the development of something.
引导
n. A male cow castrated and usually raised for meat.
阉公牛
Example
She carefully steered the boat away from the rocks.
她小心地驾驶小船，避开了岩石。
Governments can steer investment towards renewable energy by offering financial incentives and establishing clear environmental standards.
政府可以通过提供经济激励和制定明确的环境标准，引导资金投向可再生能源。
Collocations
- steer a boat
- steer clear of
- steer the conversation
Word family
- steering (n.)
Synonyms
- guide
- direct
Usage tip
steer clear of表示避开某人或某事。
FAQ
- What does steer mean?
- To control the direction in which a vehicle moves. To guide someone's actions or the development of something. A male cow castrated and usually raised for meat.
- How is steer pronounced?
- UK /stɪə/, US /stɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
