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Steely   [Usu Adj N Grey 英 Stiːli] 美 Stiːli

英语单词 steely
英美音标 英 ['stiːli] 美 ['stiːli]
中文释义 adj.钢铁一般的;蓝灰色的
英语例句 (1) Streets are coated with steely ice.
(2) Sharlett fixed the two men with a steely glare.
(3) This lovely baby has steely blue eyes.
中文例句 (1) 街道上结满坚硬如钢的冰雪。
(2) 沙利特用刚毅的目光盯住那两个男人。
(3) 这个可爱的小孩有一双蓝灰色的眼睛。
柯林斯解释
1
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](人)坚强的,坚决的,强硬的 Steely is used to emphasize that a person is hard, strong, and determined.
  [usu ADJ n]
  [emphasis]
  • Their indecision has been replaced by confidence and steely determination...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。

  • Captain Grenville stared at him steely-eyed.

    格伦维尔上尉用坚毅的目光凝视着他。

2
[ADJ 形容词]铁灰色的;灰蓝色的 You use steely to describe something that has the grey colour of steel.
  [usu ADJ n]
  • ...steely grey hair.

    铁灰色头发

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