英语词汇“steer”的意思、释义、用法解释及翻译-春雷网

steer¹

verb stɪəstɪr

[with object]

1Guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.
（人）驾驶（车辆，船舶，飞机）
he steered the boat slowly towards the busy quay
他驾着船慢慢地驶向忙碌的码头。
no object he let Lily steer
他让莉莉驾车。
Example sentencesExamples
- During the takeoff run, use pure nosewheel/tailwheel steering until the rudder gathers enough aerodynamic authority.
- Phaire grabbed the wheel and steered the car and the driver saw where he held it at the top of the wheel.
- It steers her vessel down the river, as if on a predestined course.
- Boeing has made one such system and used it to steer military aircraft remotely.
- This would be analogous to steering an aircraft by fooling an autopilot into responding to a non-existing course deviation.
- They probably incapacitated the flight crews, then took over the controls and steered the aircraft into their targets, the experts said.
- This is a very responsive boat and inexperienced operators will need to be careful not to over trim and steer a boat that responds so quickly.
- The free swiveling nose wheel is steered by differential brakes, rudder and throttles and the aircraft is very maneuverable on the ground.
- Without hydraulic subsystems, we slowed and steered the aircraft with differential power, coming to a stop on an off-duty runway.
- The rudder is all what you have to steer the airplane.
- He was unable to row the boat and couldn't steer the vessel having lost his rudder on day one of the voyage.
- The rationale was that the manual should have pointed out that cruise control does not actually steer a car even if it is maintaining its speed.
- Who but a fool would entrust his life to the hands of such a captain who steers his vessel according to his whims and fancies, and not by the Government chart?
- The port tunnel will steer lorries away from Dublin's quays, drawing people back to the river.
- Sailors steer dinghies using a rudder and the crew use their body weight to counterbalance the forces developed by the sail and their common characteristic are lifting centreboards.
- She said the boat's captain was ill so Ramdhanie, eager to steer the boat, had set sail with a two-man crew.
- With the wise guys steering the ship and the youngsters learning from them, we'll be a better industry tomorrow than we were yesterday.
- They were arrested when they were trying to steer the ship into a Somali port.
- David grabbed hold of the steering wheel, trying to steer the car through the furious traffic on the highway.
- The boatman steers the boat out into the current where Paul and his fellow co-celebrity, Scotland rugby star Rob Wainwright, make the first casts of the season.
Synonyms
guide, direct, manoeuvre
navigate, pilot, drive, be in the driver's seat of, be at the wheel of
Nautical con, helm
1. 1.1no object, with adverbial of direction (of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) be guided in a specified direction.
  （车辆，船舶，飞机）被驾驶；驾驶起来
  the ship steered into port
  船驶进港口。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A small vessel was slowly steering towards her, although it looked like it had seen better days.
  The driver steered into trees and bushes at the side of the road to try to slow the vehicle.
  The police car was trying to get out of the way but Mac steered into it.
  I steered into the bike racks, and dismounted from my alloy steed, then rushed back through the opening in the chain link fence.
  But Ransome was my man - his boy sailors steered their boats as close to the banks as possible and coiled ropes as neatly as interior decorators.
  He placed his arm around her shoulders and steered in the direction he came from.
  If this is not in the same direction that you had in mind for them, they will often need to be trained onto the support that they have been given and actively steered in the right direction.
  He steers to the left, accelerates to near bumper-nudging distance, in effort I assume to intimidate the first driver into submission.
  The wind was pushing the car from the left, and each time it dropped I swerved slightly in that direction from steering into the gale in an effort to keep myself on the road.
  Ritter took the helm and steered the ship into the sea.
  The charioteers were crack units of specially-trained frogmen who sat astride a 30 ft-long torpedo which they steered into enemy harbours.
  It was as if both the man and the driver saw each other at the same time. The coach steered over to the left and the front left wheel went up the kerb.
  She steered into the oncoming lane, and motioned for the Dodge to pull over.
  She steered in the direction of the bar, but I got the feeling she was only under the pretence of buying more drinks.
  It has sure-footed, precise handling with a very rigid platform, good steering, a willing engine and a great set of brakes.
  After detecting objects using a front-mounted camera, the obstacle's presence is noted by the Linux-based computer, and the bike steers around it.
  Thus, to protect himself, he steered and drove in the direction of the police station.
  There really isn't any reason for it to have steered in that direction, but they do wobble a little bit.
  The Team quickly steered into formation, making the necessary preparations and performing the jump through lightspace in a matter of moments.
  The light turned into a tunnel, which Patrick steered into.
  The ship steered towards the great lighthouse, around whose base, waves boiled white and broke in showers of foam against treacherous dark rocks.
2. 1.2with object and adverbial of direction Follow (a course) in a specified direction.
  沿着（航道）前进
  the fishermen were steering a direct course for Koepang
  渔民们沿着一条笔直的航道驶向科潘。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Many policy-makers agonise over this situation; it's very worrisome, because it is so difficult to steer the right course on these very delicate matters.
  Well, you know, I steer a steady course, and I stay that course no matter what the pressure.
  Freely, an authority on Ottoman history, steers a clear course through these intricacies.
  The East Timorese are steering their own course, but it promises to be a bumpy ride.
  McKay and director David Brown manage to steer a safe course through what is an emotional minefield.
  While the nymphs lie low, sucking roots in sheltering soil, you will steer a course from the eager springs of boyhood to the braided delta of manhood and majority.
  In trying to steer a course between education and entertainment, the show ends up becalmed, devoid of the giddy momentum that insight or cheap thrills would provide.
  As should become clear, I steer a course between condemning Forster's nostalgia and embracing it.
  However, cox Sean Stephenson steered a good course and prevented them from passing.
  It is the possibility of failure that forces a mass-market broadcasting organization to steer a straight course.
  ‘To continue to steer a steady course we must hold firm in our demand for discipline in pay setting across the economy,’ added the Chancellor.
  They belonged to a generation of hard-working people whose priorities were well focused and who steered a steady course in a world far more at ease with itself than in modern times.
  Whether you are an IT manager or a consultant responsible for advising clients, this book is a must to assist you in steering a clear course through the open source sea.
  A praiseworthy attitude of members of either side that steered the course of the talks smoothly was a ‘share the pain’ component.
  By holding its finger to the breeze every so often, the party has steered a winding course through the Section 28 debate.
  He steered a neutral course between the USA and the USSR, which became all the more difficult after the outbreak of the Vietnam War.
  Long before she set out for the Ganga, Katrin Simon knew that to steer a course down the great river would be to navigate, not only a geography, but also a mythology.
  I think the Pope is trying to steer a course in between and trying to be as fair as he can.
  Cumbria's most popular tourist attraction has a new man at the helm and is looking to steer a course towards future growth.
  Chen Yi was not the Great Helmsman but he was there at the helm of the new China, steering its course into the 21st century.
3. 1.3with object and adverbial of direction Guide the movement or course of.
  指导，引导
  he had steered her to a chair
  他把她领到椅子旁。
  figurative he made an attempt to steer the conversation back to Heather
  〈喻〉他试图把话题再转回到希瑟身上。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Lehmann steered a ball from Strong to third man and called for a second run but he had not anticipated Brown hitting the stumps with a fast throw from the boundary edge.
  From the resultant penalty, Wood went for goal, but on this occasion the malevolent wind steered the ball off target.
  He sent in a delicate chip on goal which produced a top class save from the Saints goalkeeper, Roy just managing to get a fingertip to the ball to steer Convery's effort to safety.
  Although he attempted to steer the horses back on course, he could not prevent them from running into the plaintiff and injuring her.
  I attempted to steer the conversation towards another course.
  Finn asked, attempting to steer the conversation onto a different track.
  The Reds got off to a good start and took the lead when Jonathan Brennan steered the ball past Niall Fitzpatrick who was having a great game in the Blues goal.
  The pilot attempted to steer the chopper off to the side but he couldn't manage it in time.
  When I finally track down Wah for a brief chat at 8: 30 a.m. at his home office, the elusive poet steers the conversation to others, deflecting the attention.
  I held back a smile at his obvious attempt to steer me back on course.
  Nor could it have been good for the ego when Toibin promptly steered the conversation back to Eddie Hobbs.
  Jou frequently made attempts to steer the conversation toward Rork, but Valen would not allow it.
  But, although the striker was in a perfect position to score, a brilliant tackle by Deloumeaux steered the ball off his toe.
  After thirty minutes, she attempted to steer the conversation away from himself before she went insane.
  The plane dramatically fell from 27,000 ft to 3,000 ft in just eight minutes as the pilot attempted to steer his way into the Roma airport to land.
  Barker was first to react and the striker steered the ball into the net from close range to put the Rams 2-up.
  Dennis Bergkamp swings in a free-kick from the left, Gilberto flicks it goalwards and it fizzes narrowly wide. Patrick Vieira lunged in an attempt to steer the ball home, but to no avail.
  Nawaz, after a streaky boundary to third man off Ganguly, was caught at slip next ball attempting to steer the ball in the same direction.
  As it turned out Lowry popped up at the far post to steer the ball home for the lead.
  Unnoticeably, she steered the conversation far away from the subject.
  Synonyms
  guide, conduct, direct, lead, take, usher, escort, shepherd, marshal, herd

noun stɪəstɪr

1mass noun The type of steering of a vehicle.
（车辆的）驱动方式
some cars boast four-wheel steer
有些汽车是四轮驱动的。
Example sentencesExamples
- Care is required on any rapid take-off to hold the steering wheel firmly to counteract marked torque steer.
- But even then you need to be careful, because torque steer will put you straight into the nearest tree.
- The 306 offers 16-valves, a six-speed gearbox and passive rear-wheel steer.
- Despite the setbacks, both front tyres have no problem dispersing the power, even giving it large from a standstill, it barely bites back with any torque steer.
- For precise control, there are three steering modes: two-wheel steer, four-wheel steer, and crab steer.
- On country roads, the CCX impressed with its good secondary ride over short, sharp bumps and total lack of bump steer.
- The advantages of this are: less torque steer, better traction from a standing start and increased vehicle stability.
- The electronic power steer provided crisp, firm handling on the highway, while allowing a lighter touch at slower speeds.
- Even the hot Seat Leon has torque steer - it's all part of the fun of driving a cranked-up small saloon.
- In all-wheel steer, the four independently controlled, steerable axles coordinate angling of the wheels to roll through a turn.
- The only minor annoyances are a hint of turbo lag and the torque steer that comes with this powerplant mated to the front-wheel-drive A6.
- With the 147, the two main buts are an uncouth ride, and, of course, the familiar scourge of powerful front wheel drive cars - torque steer.
- The torque steer has been eradicated too, and the turbo has lost its propensity to surge when you were not expecting or requiring it.
2informal A piece of advice or information concerning the development of a situation.
〈非正式〉建议；忠告，劝告
the need for the NHS to be given a clear steer as to its future direction
需要就国民健康保险制度的未来发展方向给予明确的建议。
Example sentencesExamples
- This has been interpreted as a clear steer for councils to consider congestion charging.
- What is needed is a clear steer from Government of a long-term commitment to such uses.
- He said: ‘The inspector's inquiry did not give us a clear steer, one way or the other.’
- Despite the Home Office's denials, Mr Brown has previously suggested that the Guardian Group has ‘got a clear steer from somebody on the inside’.
- The second time, I gave her a clear steer in saying that the audited accounts are a matter of public record.
- The main concern will be the steer on how much energy the firm has managed to contract in advance to power suppliers.
- If the trials had generated a clear steer, one way or the other, there would have been sighs of relief all round.
- That is what is at the heart of the Lopdell decision and it is the issue that I want to come back to, so that we can have a clear steer on what the options are for dealing with those anomalies.
- Despite the inspector's comments on the back of the UDP public inquiry, Asda says the inquiry did not give it a clear steer and it is currently working on revised plans.

Phrases

steer clear of

Take care to avoid or keep away from.
绕开，避开
steer clear of fatty food
Example sentencesExamples
- By causing animals to steer clear of such objects, disgust helps them to avoid being poisoned or infected.
- He tries to avoid point accumulation and steers clear of stomping on his opponents, resetting after every botched attempt.
- If anyone could give me any recommendations/ones to steer clear of, then let me know.
- I also steered clear of even talking about the topic of Sherrie's pain.
- The report is analytical in the sense of identifying issues, but judicious in seeking balanced comment, and because it is careful to avoid judgments, it steers clear of provocation.
- There are areas of every American city that you steer clear of or hurry through because they are more akin to third than first world.
- Although he did not yet have a clear plan for his future, John steered clear of the hard-working, hard-drinking lifestyle of many of his fellow building workers.
- Even then, he shunned the limelight, refusing interviews and steering clear of showbiz events.
- Bear in mind to take great care to steer clear of the cliffs when skirting the corrie - whichever option is chosen.
- They chose to work with fast-growing retailers who were rethinking how to sell furnishings, and they steered clear of most traditional home stores.
Synonyms
keep away from, keep one's distance from, keep at arm's length, give a wide berth to, avoid, avoid dealing with, have nothing to do with, shun, eschew

Derivatives

steerable

adjective

The last jump is made using high-speed, steerable parachutes.
Example sentencesExamples
- The engineers say that by combining three wheels in a mutually perpendicular arrangement, it should be possible to build a ball-shaped, steerable robot.
- But controlling the sled is an extremely delicate task because only the front runners are steerable.
- A magneto-optical flying head utilizes a steerable mirror in combination with a light source and a lens to write and read data onto a magneto-optical storage disk.
- The distal end of the sheath is either precurved or is steerable so the electrode tip can be directed to the coronary target site in the left atrium.

Origin

Old English stīeran, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sturen and German steuern.

Rhymes

adhere, Agadir, Anglosphere, appear, arrear, auctioneer, austere, balladeer, bandolier, Bashkir, beer, besmear, bier, blear, bombardier, brigadier, buccaneer, cameleer, career, cashier, cavalier, chandelier, charioteer, cheer, chevalier, chiffonier, clavier, clear, Coetzee, cohere, commandeer, conventioneer, Cordelier, corsetière, Crimea, dear, deer, diarrhoea (US diarrhea), domineer, Dorothea, drear, ear, electioneer, emir, endear, engineer, fear, fleer, Freer, fusilier, gadgeteer, Galatea, gazetteer, gear, gondolier, gonorrhoea (US gonorrhea), Greer, grenadier, hand-rear, hear, here, Hosea, idea, interfere, Izmir, jeer, Judaea, Kashmir, Keir, kir, Korea, Lear, leer, Maria, marketeer, Medea, Meir, Melilla, mere, Mia, Mir, mishear, mountaineer, muleteer, musketeer, mutineer, near, orienteer, pamphleteer, panacea, paneer, peer, persevere, pier, Pierre, pioneer, pistoleer, privateer, profiteer, puppeteer, racketeer, ratafia, rear, revere, rhea, rocketeer, Sapir, scrutineer, sear, seer, sere, severe, Shamir, shear, sheer, sincere, smear, sneer, sonneteer, souvenir, spear, sphere, stere, summiteer, Tangier, tear, tier, Trier, Tyr, veer, veneer, Vere, Vermeer, vizier, volunteer, Wear, weir, we're, year, Zaïre

steer²

noun stɪəstɪr

another term for bullock
Example sentencesExamples
- Increased gain from supplementing yearling steers DDGS while grazing summer range did not affect feedlot performance and can be economical.
- Both heifers and steers showed a significant treatment effect on the severity of abscesses.
- Our first assignment was to move a group of steers from one holding pen, down an aisle, into a holding tub, through a curved chute, then weigh them on a scale and move them through a squeeze chute.
- In April, half the steers were sent to a feedlot in Steele's Tavern, while the rest stayed in West Virginia to graze rotationally.
- Carcass revenue increased for heavier carcasses and steers had a higher value relative to heifers.
- Producers in northeastern New Mexico typically purchase steers to graze pasture from different regions of the country.
- English has cattle, cows, bulls, bullocks, heifers, steers, oxen, and a few more [and spot who has never been good on where ox ends and oxen begin].
- On the date of harvest, steers were transported to a commercial packing plant 34 km from the experimental feedlot.
- In the current experiments, no relationship was observed in Angus × Simmental steers and heifers.
- Enhanced immune function was not equivocal in beef feedlot steers.
- Organizers plan to slaughter fed cattle, Holstein steers and cows at the plant and produce specialty beef for Jewish and Muslim markets.
- However, the problems of the steers, heifers and cow trade have been completely ignored and farmers simply are not making money.
- Heifers had more desirable yield and quality grades than steers.
- Results of preconditioning steers and heifers are similar.
- Beef cattle sold included steers, heifers not kept for replacements, and market bulls and cows.
- In many cases it paid the highest price across the various grades of steers, heifers and cows.
- They raised cackling laying hens and pastured fat, spotted steers.
- At the factories, Mr. Bryan said agents were finding it more difficult to get under 30 month steers and beef heifers were also in scarce supply and strong demand.
- Utilization of mature low-quality grass hay by lambs and steers supplemented with soybean meal products
- Bull calves from dairy herds are usually castrated, becoming steers, and sent to feedlots, where they are fattened for slaughter, usually before the age of 2.

Origin

Old English stēor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stier and German Stier.

steer¹

verbstɪrstir

[with object]

1(of a person) guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.
（人）驾驶（车辆，船舶，飞机）
he steered the boat slowly toward the busy quay
他驾着船慢慢地驶向忙碌的码头。
no object he let Lily steer
他让莉莉驾车。
Example sentencesExamples
- With the wise guys steering the ship and the youngsters learning from them, we'll be a better industry tomorrow than we were yesterday.
- Phaire grabbed the wheel and steered the car and the driver saw where he held it at the top of the wheel.
- It steers her vessel down the river, as if on a predestined course.
- The rationale was that the manual should have pointed out that cruise control does not actually steer a car even if it is maintaining its speed.
- This would be analogous to steering an aircraft by fooling an autopilot into responding to a non-existing course deviation.
- The port tunnel will steer lorries away from Dublin's quays, drawing people back to the river.
- She said the boat's captain was ill so Ramdhanie, eager to steer the boat, had set sail with a two-man crew.
- They were arrested when they were trying to steer the ship into a Somali port.
- He was unable to row the boat and couldn't steer the vessel having lost his rudder on day one of the voyage.
- Without hydraulic subsystems, we slowed and steered the aircraft with differential power, coming to a stop on an off-duty runway.
- This is a very responsive boat and inexperienced operators will need to be careful not to over trim and steer a boat that responds so quickly.
- Boeing has made one such system and used it to steer military aircraft remotely.
- Who but a fool would entrust his life to the hands of such a captain who steers his vessel according to his whims and fancies, and not by the Government chart?
- The boatman steers the boat out into the current where Paul and his fellow co-celebrity, Scotland rugby star Rob Wainwright, make the first casts of the season.
- David grabbed hold of the steering wheel, trying to steer the car through the furious traffic on the highway.
- During the takeoff run, use pure nosewheel/tailwheel steering until the rudder gathers enough aerodynamic authority.
- The free swiveling nose wheel is steered by differential brakes, rudder and throttles and the aircraft is very maneuverable on the ground.
- Sailors steer dinghies using a rudder and the crew use their body weight to counterbalance the forces developed by the sail and their common characteristic are lifting centreboards.
- The rudder is all what you have to steer the airplane.
- They probably incapacitated the flight crews, then took over the controls and steered the aircraft into their targets, the experts said.
Synonyms
guide, direct, manoeuvre
1. 1.1no object, with adverbial of direction (of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) be guided in a specified direction.
  （车辆，船舶，飞机）被驾驶；驾驶起来
  the ship steered into port
  船驶进港口。
  Example sentencesExamples
  There really isn't any reason for it to have steered in that direction, but they do wobble a little bit.
  The driver steered into trees and bushes at the side of the road to try to slow the vehicle.
  The Team quickly steered into formation, making the necessary preparations and performing the jump through lightspace in a matter of moments.
  Ritter took the helm and steered the ship into the sea.
  He steers to the left, accelerates to near bumper-nudging distance, in effort I assume to intimidate the first driver into submission.
  He placed his arm around her shoulders and steered in the direction he came from.
  But Ransome was my man - his boy sailors steered their boats as close to the banks as possible and coiled ropes as neatly as interior decorators.
  The light turned into a tunnel, which Patrick steered into.
  A small vessel was slowly steering towards her, although it looked like it had seen better days.
  The wind was pushing the car from the left, and each time it dropped I swerved slightly in that direction from steering into the gale in an effort to keep myself on the road.
  If this is not in the same direction that you had in mind for them, they will often need to be trained onto the support that they have been given and actively steered in the right direction.
  I steered into the bike racks, and dismounted from my alloy steed, then rushed back through the opening in the chain link fence.
  It has sure-footed, precise handling with a very rigid platform, good steering, a willing engine and a great set of brakes.
  After detecting objects using a front-mounted camera, the obstacle's presence is noted by the Linux-based computer, and the bike steers around it.
  Thus, to protect himself, he steered and drove in the direction of the police station.
  The charioteers were crack units of specially-trained frogmen who sat astride a 30 ft-long torpedo which they steered into enemy harbours.
  She steered in the direction of the bar, but I got the feeling she was only under the pretence of buying more drinks.
  It was as if both the man and the driver saw each other at the same time. The coach steered over to the left and the front left wheel went up the kerb.
  She steered into the oncoming lane, and motioned for the Dodge to pull over.
  The ship steered towards the great lighthouse, around whose base, waves boiled white and broke in showers of foam against treacherous dark rocks.
  The police car was trying to get out of the way but Mac steered into it.
2. 1.2 Follow (a course) in a specified direction.
  沿着（航道）前进
  the fishermen were steering a direct course for Kodiak
  渔民们沿着一条笔直的航道驶向科潘。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Cumbria's most popular tourist attraction has a new man at the helm and is looking to steer a course towards future growth.
  By holding its finger to the breeze every so often, the party has steered a winding course through the Section 28 debate.
  In trying to steer a course between education and entertainment, the show ends up becalmed, devoid of the giddy momentum that insight or cheap thrills would provide.
  They belonged to a generation of hard-working people whose priorities were well focused and who steered a steady course in a world far more at ease with itself than in modern times.
  As should become clear, I steer a course between condemning Forster's nostalgia and embracing it.
  A praiseworthy attitude of members of either side that steered the course of the talks smoothly was a ‘share the pain’ component.
  Many policy-makers agonise over this situation; it's very worrisome, because it is so difficult to steer the right course on these very delicate matters.
  ‘To continue to steer a steady course we must hold firm in our demand for discipline in pay setting across the economy,’ added the Chancellor.
  Well, you know, I steer a steady course, and I stay that course no matter what the pressure.
  The East Timorese are steering their own course, but it promises to be a bumpy ride.
  He steered a neutral course between the USA and the USSR, which became all the more difficult after the outbreak of the Vietnam War.
  While the nymphs lie low, sucking roots in sheltering soil, you will steer a course from the eager springs of boyhood to the braided delta of manhood and majority.
  It is the possibility of failure that forces a mass-market broadcasting organization to steer a straight course.
  McKay and director David Brown manage to steer a safe course through what is an emotional minefield.
  However, cox Sean Stephenson steered a good course and prevented them from passing.
  I think the Pope is trying to steer a course in between and trying to be as fair as he can.
  Whether you are an IT manager or a consultant responsible for advising clients, this book is a must to assist you in steering a clear course through the open source sea.
  Chen Yi was not the Great Helmsman but he was there at the helm of the new China, steering its course into the 21st century.
  Long before she set out for the Ganga, Katrin Simon knew that to steer a course down the great river would be to navigate, not only a geography, but also a mythology.
  Freely, an authority on Ottoman history, steers a clear course through these intricacies.
3. 1.3 Guide the movement or course of (someone or something)
  指导，引导
  he had steered her to a chair
  他把她领到椅子旁。
  figurative he made an attempt to steer the conversation back to Heather
  〈喻〉他试图把话题再转回到希瑟身上。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The pilot attempted to steer the chopper off to the side but he couldn't manage it in time.
  He sent in a delicate chip on goal which produced a top class save from the Saints goalkeeper, Roy just managing to get a fingertip to the ball to steer Convery's effort to safety.
  The Reds got off to a good start and took the lead when Jonathan Brennan steered the ball past Niall Fitzpatrick who was having a great game in the Blues goal.
  Dennis Bergkamp swings in a free-kick from the left, Gilberto flicks it goalwards and it fizzes narrowly wide. Patrick Vieira lunged in an attempt to steer the ball home, but to no avail.
  But, although the striker was in a perfect position to score, a brilliant tackle by Deloumeaux steered the ball off his toe.
  Lehmann steered a ball from Strong to third man and called for a second run but he had not anticipated Brown hitting the stumps with a fast throw from the boundary edge.
  Nor could it have been good for the ego when Toibin promptly steered the conversation back to Eddie Hobbs.
  Unnoticeably, she steered the conversation far away from the subject.
  Jou frequently made attempts to steer the conversation toward Rork, but Valen would not allow it.
  Although he attempted to steer the horses back on course, he could not prevent them from running into the plaintiff and injuring her.
  When I finally track down Wah for a brief chat at 8: 30 a.m. at his home office, the elusive poet steers the conversation to others, deflecting the attention.
  Finn asked, attempting to steer the conversation onto a different track.
  I attempted to steer the conversation towards another course.
  Barker was first to react and the striker steered the ball into the net from close range to put the Rams 2-up.
  The plane dramatically fell from 27,000 ft to 3,000 ft in just eight minutes as the pilot attempted to steer his way into the Roma airport to land.
  From the resultant penalty, Wood went for goal, but on this occasion the malevolent wind steered the ball off target.
  As it turned out Lowry popped up at the far post to steer the ball home for the lead.
  Nawaz, after a streaky boundary to third man off Ganguly, was caught at slip next ball attempting to steer the ball in the same direction.
  After thirty minutes, she attempted to steer the conversation away from himself before she went insane.
  I held back a smile at his obvious attempt to steer me back on course.
  Synonyms
  guide, conduct, direct, lead, take, usher, escort, shepherd, marshal, herd

nounstɪrstir

informal

A piece of advice or information concerning the development of a situation.
〈非正式〉建议；忠告，劝告
the need for the school to be given a clear steer as to its future direction
需要就国民健康保险制度的未来发展方向给予明确的建议。
Example sentencesExamples
- What is needed is a clear steer from Government of a long-term commitment to such uses.
- That is what is at the heart of the Lopdell decision and it is the issue that I want to come back to, so that we can have a clear steer on what the options are for dealing with those anomalies.
- The main concern will be the steer on how much energy the firm has managed to contract in advance to power suppliers.
- Despite the Home Office's denials, Mr Brown has previously suggested that the Guardian Group has ‘got a clear steer from somebody on the inside’.
- Despite the inspector's comments on the back of the UDP public inquiry, Asda says the inquiry did not give it a clear steer and it is currently working on revised plans.
- He said: ‘The inspector's inquiry did not give us a clear steer, one way or the other.’
- This has been interpreted as a clear steer for councils to consider congestion charging.
- The second time, I gave her a clear steer in saying that the audited accounts are a matter of public record.
- If the trials had generated a clear steer, one way or the other, there would have been sighs of relief all round.

Phrases

steer clear of

Take care to avoid or keep away from.
绕开，避开
his program steers clear of prickly local issues
他的方案避开了棘手的地方问题。
Example sentencesExamples
- He tries to avoid point accumulation and steers clear of stomping on his opponents, resetting after every botched attempt.
- I also steered clear of even talking about the topic of Sherrie's pain.
- There are areas of every American city that you steer clear of or hurry through because they are more akin to third than first world.
- The report is analytical in the sense of identifying issues, but judicious in seeking balanced comment, and because it is careful to avoid judgments, it steers clear of provocation.
- Bear in mind to take great care to steer clear of the cliffs when skirting the corrie - whichever option is chosen.
- If anyone could give me any recommendations/ones to steer clear of, then let me know.
- Even then, he shunned the limelight, refusing interviews and steering clear of showbiz events.
- Although he did not yet have a clear plan for his future, John steered clear of the hard-working, hard-drinking lifestyle of many of his fellow building workers.
- By causing animals to steer clear of such objects, disgust helps them to avoid being poisoned or infected.
- They chose to work with fast-growing retailers who were rethinking how to sell furnishings, and they steered clear of most traditional home stores.
Synonyms
keep away from, keep one's distance from, keep at arm's length, give a wide berth to, avoid, avoid dealing with, have nothing to do with, shun, eschew

Origin

Old English stīeran, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sturen and German steuern.

steer²

nounstɪrstir

A male domestic bovine animal that has been castrated and is raised for beef.
Example sentencesExamples
- They raised cackling laying hens and pastured fat, spotted steers.
- Beef cattle sold included steers, heifers not kept for replacements, and market bulls and cows.
- Increased gain from supplementing yearling steers DDGS while grazing summer range did not affect feedlot performance and can be economical.
- In April, half the steers were sent to a feedlot in Steele's Tavern, while the rest stayed in West Virginia to graze rotationally.
- Our first assignment was to move a group of steers from one holding pen, down an aisle, into a holding tub, through a curved chute, then weigh them on a scale and move them through a squeeze chute.
- In many cases it paid the highest price across the various grades of steers, heifers and cows.
- Results of preconditioning steers and heifers are similar.
- Enhanced immune function was not equivocal in beef feedlot steers.
- Heifers had more desirable yield and quality grades than steers.
- At the factories, Mr. Bryan said agents were finding it more difficult to get under 30 month steers and beef heifers were also in scarce supply and strong demand.
- On the date of harvest, steers were transported to a commercial packing plant 34 km from the experimental feedlot.
- English has cattle, cows, bulls, bullocks, heifers, steers, oxen, and a few more [and spot who has never been good on where ox ends and oxen begin].
- However, the problems of the steers, heifers and cow trade have been completely ignored and farmers simply are not making money.
- Organizers plan to slaughter fed cattle, Holstein steers and cows at the plant and produce specialty beef for Jewish and Muslim markets.
- In the current experiments, no relationship was observed in Angus × Simmental steers and heifers.
- Utilization of mature low-quality grass hay by lambs and steers supplemented with soybean meal products
- Producers in northeastern New Mexico typically purchase steers to graze pasture from different regions of the country.
- Bull calves from dairy herds are usually castrated, becoming steers, and sent to feedlots, where they are fattened for slaughter, usually before the age of 2.
- Carcass revenue increased for heavier carcasses and steers had a higher value relative to heifers.
- Both heifers and steers showed a significant treatment effect on the severity of abscesses.

Origin

Old English stēor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stier and German Stier.

词汇	steer
释义	steer¹ verb stɪəstɪr [with object] 1Guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder. （人）驾驶（车辆，船舶，飞机） he steered the boat slowly towards the busy quay 他驾着船慢慢地驶向忙碌的码头。 no object he let Lily steer 他让莉莉驾车。 Example sentencesExamples During the takeoff run, use pure nosewheel/tailwheel steering until the rudder gathers enough aerodynamic authority. Phaire grabbed the wheel and steered the car and the driver saw where he held it at the top of the wheel. It steers her vessel down the river, as if on a predestined course. Boeing has made one such system and used it to steer military aircraft remotely. This would be analogous to steering an aircraft by fooling an autopilot into responding to a non-existing course deviation. They probably incapacitated the flight crews, then took over the controls and steered the aircraft into their targets, the experts said. This is a very responsive boat and inexperienced operators will need to be careful not to over trim and steer a boat that responds so quickly. The free swiveling nose wheel is steered by differential brakes, rudder and throttles and the aircraft is very maneuverable on the ground. Without hydraulic subsystems, we slowed and steered the aircraft with differential power, coming to a stop on an off-duty runway. The rudder is all what you have to steer the airplane. He was unable to row the boat and couldn't steer the vessel having lost his rudder on day one of the voyage. The rationale was that the manual should have pointed out that cruise control does not actually steer a car even if it is maintaining its speed. Who but a fool would entrust his life to the hands of such a captain who steers his vessel according to his whims and fancies, and not by the Government chart? The port tunnel will steer lorries away from Dublin's quays, drawing people back to the river. Sailors steer dinghies using a rudder and the crew use their body weight to counterbalance the forces developed by the sail and their common characteristic are lifting centreboards. She said the boat's captain was ill so Ramdhanie, eager to steer the boat, had set sail with a two-man crew. With the wise guys steering the ship and the youngsters learning from them, we'll be a better industry tomorrow than we were yesterday. They were arrested when they were trying to steer the ship into a Somali port. David grabbed hold of the steering wheel, trying to steer the car through the furious traffic on the highway. The boatman steers the boat out into the current where Paul and his fellow co-celebrity, Scotland rugby star Rob Wainwright, make the first casts of the season. Synonyms guide, direct, manoeuvre navigate, pilot, drive, be in the driver's seat of, be at the wheel of Nautical con, helm 1.1no object, with adverbial of direction (of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) be guided in a specified direction. （车辆，船舶，飞机）被驾驶；驾驶起来 the ship steered into port 船驶进港口。 Example sentencesExamples A small vessel was slowly steering towards her, although it looked like it had seen better days. The driver steered into trees and bushes at the side of the road to try to slow the vehicle. The police car was trying to get out of the way but Mac steered into it. I steered into the bike racks, and dismounted from my alloy steed, then rushed back through the opening in the chain link fence. But Ransome was my man - his boy sailors steered their boats as close to the banks as possible and coiled ropes as neatly as interior decorators. He placed his arm around her shoulders and steered in the direction he came from. If this is not in the same direction that you had in mind for them, they will often need to be trained onto the support that they have been given and actively steered in the right direction. He steers to the left, accelerates to near bumper-nudging distance, in effort I assume to intimidate the first driver into submission. The wind was pushing the car from the left, and each time it dropped I swerved slightly in that direction from steering into the gale in an effort to keep myself on the road. Ritter took the helm and steered the ship into the sea. The charioteers were crack units of specially-trained frogmen who sat astride a 30 ft-long torpedo which they steered into enemy harbours. It was as if both the man and the driver saw each other at the same time. The coach steered over to the left and the front left wheel went up the kerb. She steered into the oncoming lane, and motioned for the Dodge to pull over. She steered in the direction of the bar, but I got the feeling she was only under the pretence of buying more drinks. It has sure-footed, precise handling with a very rigid platform, good steering, a willing engine and a great set of brakes. After detecting objects using a front-mounted camera, the obstacle's presence is noted by the Linux-based computer, and the bike steers around it. Thus, to protect himself, he steered and drove in the direction of the police station. There really isn't any reason for it to have steered in that direction, but they do wobble a little bit. The Team quickly steered into formation, making the necessary preparations and performing the jump through lightspace in a matter of moments. The light turned into a tunnel, which Patrick steered into. The ship steered towards the great lighthouse, around whose base, waves boiled white and broke in showers of foam against treacherous dark rocks. 1.2with object and adverbial of direction Follow (a course) in a specified direction. 沿着（航道）前进 the fishermen were steering a direct course for Koepang 渔民们沿着一条笔直的航道驶向科潘。 Example sentencesExamples Many policy-makers agonise over this situation; it's very worrisome, because it is so difficult to steer the right course on these very delicate matters. Well, you know, I steer a steady course, and I stay that course no matter what the pressure. Freely, an authority on Ottoman history, steers a clear course through these intricacies. The East Timorese are steering their own course, but it promises to be a bumpy ride. McKay and director David Brown manage to steer a safe course through what is an emotional minefield. While the nymphs lie low, sucking roots in sheltering soil, you will steer a course from the eager springs of boyhood to the braided delta of manhood and majority. In trying to steer a course between education and entertainment, the show ends up becalmed, devoid of the giddy momentum that insight or cheap thrills would provide. As should become clear, I steer a course between condemning Forster's nostalgia and embracing it. However, cox Sean Stephenson steered a good course and prevented them from passing. It is the possibility of failure that forces a mass-market broadcasting organization to steer a straight course. ‘To continue to steer a steady course we must hold firm in our demand for discipline in pay setting across the economy,’ added the Chancellor. They belonged to a generation of hard-working people whose priorities were well focused and who steered a steady course in a world far more at ease with itself than in modern times. Whether you are an IT manager or a consultant responsible for advising clients, this book is a must to assist you in steering a clear course through the open source sea. A praiseworthy attitude of members of either side that steered the course of the talks smoothly was a ‘share the pain’ component. By holding its finger to the breeze every so often, the party has steered a winding course through the Section 28 debate. He steered a neutral course between the USA and the USSR, which became all the more difficult after the outbreak of the Vietnam War. Long before she set out for the Ganga, Katrin Simon knew that to steer a course down the great river would be to navigate, not only a geography, but also a mythology. I think the Pope is trying to steer a course in between and trying to be as fair as he can. Cumbria's most popular tourist attraction has a new man at the helm and is looking to steer a course towards future growth. Chen Yi was not the Great Helmsman but he was there at the helm of the new China, steering its course into the 21st century. 1.3with object and adverbial of direction Guide the movement or course of. 指导，引导 he had steered her to a chair 他把她领到椅子旁。 figurative he made an attempt to steer the conversation back to Heather 〈喻〉他试图把话题再转回到希瑟身上。 Example sentencesExamples Lehmann steered a ball from Strong to third man and called for a second run but he had not anticipated Brown hitting the stumps with a fast throw from the boundary edge. From the resultant penalty, Wood went for goal, but on this occasion the malevolent wind steered the ball off target. He sent in a delicate chip on goal which produced a top class save from the Saints goalkeeper, Roy just managing to get a fingertip to the ball to steer Convery's effort to safety. Although he attempted to steer the horses back on course, he could not prevent them from running into the plaintiff and injuring her. I attempted to steer the conversation towards another course. Finn asked, attempting to steer the conversation onto a different track. The Reds got off to a good start and took the lead when Jonathan Brennan steered the ball past Niall Fitzpatrick who was having a great game in the Blues goal. The pilot attempted to steer the chopper off to the side but he couldn't manage it in time. When I finally track down Wah for a brief chat at 8: 30 a.m. at his home office, the elusive poet steers the conversation to others, deflecting the attention. I held back a smile at his obvious attempt to steer me back on course. Nor could it have been good for the ego when Toibin promptly steered the conversation back to Eddie Hobbs. Jou frequently made attempts to steer the conversation toward Rork, but Valen would not allow it. But, although the striker was in a perfect position to score, a brilliant tackle by Deloumeaux steered the ball off his toe. After thirty minutes, she attempted to steer the conversation away from himself before she went insane. The plane dramatically fell from 27,000 ft to 3,000 ft in just eight minutes as the pilot attempted to steer his way into the Roma airport to land. Barker was first to react and the striker steered the ball into the net from close range to put the Rams 2-up. Dennis Bergkamp swings in a free-kick from the left, Gilberto flicks it goalwards and it fizzes narrowly wide. Patrick Vieira lunged in an attempt to steer the ball home, but to no avail. Nawaz, after a streaky boundary to third man off Ganguly, was caught at slip next ball attempting to steer the ball in the same direction. As it turned out Lowry popped up at the far post to steer the ball home for the lead. Unnoticeably, she steered the conversation far away from the subject. Synonyms guide, conduct, direct, lead, take, usher, escort, shepherd, marshal, herd noun stɪəstɪr 1mass noun The type of steering of a vehicle. （车辆的）驱动方式 some cars boast four-wheel steer 有些汽车是四轮驱动的。 Example sentencesExamples Care is required on any rapid take-off to hold the steering wheel firmly to counteract marked torque steer. But even then you need to be careful, because torque steer will put you straight into the nearest tree. The 306 offers 16-valves, a six-speed gearbox and passive rear-wheel steer. Despite the setbacks, both front tyres have no problem dispersing the power, even giving it large from a standstill, it barely bites back with any torque steer. For precise control, there are three steering modes: two-wheel steer, four-wheel steer, and crab steer. On country roads, the CCX impressed with its good secondary ride over short, sharp bumps and total lack of bump steer. The advantages of this are: less torque steer, better traction from a standing start and increased vehicle stability. The electronic power steer provided crisp, firm handling on the highway, while allowing a lighter touch at slower speeds. Even the hot Seat Leon has torque steer - it's all part of the fun of driving a cranked-up small saloon. In all-wheel steer, the four independently controlled, steerable axles coordinate angling of the wheels to roll through a turn. The only minor annoyances are a hint of turbo lag and the torque steer that comes with this powerplant mated to the front-wheel-drive A6. With the 147, the two main buts are an uncouth ride, and, of course, the familiar scourge of powerful front wheel drive cars - torque steer. The torque steer has been eradicated too, and the turbo has lost its propensity to surge when you were not expecting or requiring it. 2informal A piece of advice or information concerning the development of a situation. 〈非正式〉建议；忠告，劝告 the need for the NHS to be given a clear steer as to its future direction 需要就国民健康保险制度的未来发展方向给予明确的建议。 Example sentencesExamples This has been interpreted as a clear steer for councils to consider congestion charging. What is needed is a clear steer from Government of a long-term commitment to such uses. He said: ‘The inspector's inquiry did not give us a clear steer, one way or the other.’ Despite the Home Office's denials, Mr Brown has previously suggested that the Guardian Group has ‘got a clear steer from somebody on the inside’. The second time, I gave her a clear steer in saying that the audited accounts are a matter of public record. The main concern will be the steer on how much energy the firm has managed to contract in advance to power suppliers. If the trials had generated a clear steer, one way or the other, there would have been sighs of relief all round. That is what is at the heart of the Lopdell decision and it is the issue that I want to come back to, so that we can have a clear steer on what the options are for dealing with those anomalies. Despite the inspector's comments on the back of the UDP public inquiry, Asda says the inquiry did not give it a clear steer and it is currently working on revised plans. Phrases steer clear of Take care to avoid or keep away from. 绕开，避开 steer clear of fatty food Example sentencesExamples By causing animals to steer clear of such objects, disgust helps them to avoid being poisoned or infected. He tries to avoid point accumulation and steers clear of stomping on his opponents, resetting after every botched attempt. If anyone could give me any recommendations/ones to steer clear of, then let me know. I also steered clear of even talking about the topic of Sherrie's pain. The report is analytical in the sense of identifying issues, but judicious in seeking balanced comment, and because it is careful to avoid judgments, it steers clear of provocation. There are areas of every American city that you steer clear of or hurry through because they are more akin to third than first world. Although he did not yet have a clear plan for his future, John steered clear of the hard-working, hard-drinking lifestyle of many of his fellow building workers. Even then, he shunned the limelight, refusing interviews and steering clear of showbiz events. Bear in mind to take great care to steer clear of the cliffs when skirting the corrie - whichever option is chosen. They chose to work with fast-growing retailers who were rethinking how to sell furnishings, and they steered clear of most traditional home stores. Synonyms keep away from, keep one's distance from, keep at arm's length, give a wide berth to, avoid, avoid dealing with, have nothing to do with, shun, eschew Derivatives steerable adjective The last jump is made using high-speed, steerable parachutes. Example sentencesExamples The engineers say that by combining three wheels in a mutually perpendicular arrangement, it should be possible to build a ball-shaped, steerable robot. But controlling the sled is an extremely delicate task because only the front runners are steerable. A magneto-optical flying head utilizes a steerable mirror in combination with a light source and a lens to write and read data onto a magneto-optical storage disk. The distal end of the sheath is either precurved or is steerable so the electrode tip can be directed to the coronary target site in the left atrium. Origin Old English stīeran, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sturen and German steuern. Rhymes adhere, Agadir, Anglosphere, appear, arrear, auctioneer, austere, balladeer, bandolier, Bashkir, beer, besmear, bier, blear, bombardier, brigadier, buccaneer, cameleer, career, cashier, cavalier, chandelier, charioteer, cheer, chevalier, chiffonier, clavier, clear, Coetzee, cohere, commandeer, conventioneer, Cordelier, corsetière, Crimea, dear, deer, diarrhoea (US diarrhea), domineer, Dorothea, drear, ear, electioneer, emir, endear, engineer, fear, fleer, Freer, fusilier, gadgeteer, Galatea, gazetteer, gear, gondolier, gonorrhoea (US gonorrhea), Greer, grenadier, hand-rear, hear, here, Hosea, idea, interfere, Izmir, jeer, Judaea, Kashmir, Keir, kir, Korea, Lear, leer, Maria, marketeer, Medea, Meir, Melilla, mere, Mia, Mir, mishear, mountaineer, muleteer, musketeer, mutineer, near, orienteer, pamphleteer, panacea, paneer, peer, persevere, pier, Pierre, pioneer, pistoleer, privateer, profiteer, puppeteer, racketeer, ratafia, rear, revere, rhea, rocketeer, Sapir, scrutineer, sear, seer, sere, severe, Shamir, shear, sheer, sincere, smear, sneer, sonneteer, souvenir, spear, sphere, stere, summiteer, Tangier, tear, tier, Trier, Tyr, veer, veneer, Vere, Vermeer, vizier, volunteer, Wear, weir, we're, year, Zaïre steer² noun stɪəstɪr another term for bullock Example sentencesExamples Increased gain from supplementing yearling steers DDGS while grazing summer range did not affect feedlot performance and can be economical. Both heifers and steers showed a significant treatment effect on the severity of abscesses. Our first assignment was to move a group of steers from one holding pen, down an aisle, into a holding tub, through a curved chute, then weigh them on a scale and move them through a squeeze chute. In April, half the steers were sent to a feedlot in Steele's Tavern, while the rest stayed in West Virginia to graze rotationally. Carcass revenue increased for heavier carcasses and steers had a higher value relative to heifers. Producers in northeastern New Mexico typically purchase steers to graze pasture from different regions of the country. English has cattle, cows, bulls, bullocks, heifers, steers, oxen, and a few more [and spot who has never been good on where ox ends and oxen begin]. On the date of harvest, steers were transported to a commercial packing plant 34 km from the experimental feedlot. In the current experiments, no relationship was observed in Angus × Simmental steers and heifers. Enhanced immune function was not equivocal in beef feedlot steers. Organizers plan to slaughter fed cattle, Holstein steers and cows at the plant and produce specialty beef for Jewish and Muslim markets. However, the problems of the steers, heifers and cow trade have been completely ignored and farmers simply are not making money. Heifers had more desirable yield and quality grades than steers. Results of preconditioning steers and heifers are similar. Beef cattle sold included steers, heifers not kept for replacements, and market bulls and cows. In many cases it paid the highest price across the various grades of steers, heifers and cows. They raised cackling laying hens and pastured fat, spotted steers. At the factories, Mr. Bryan said agents were finding it more difficult to get under 30 month steers and beef heifers were also in scarce supply and strong demand. Utilization of mature low-quality grass hay by lambs and steers supplemented with soybean meal products Bull calves from dairy herds are usually castrated, becoming steers, and sent to feedlots, where they are fattened for slaughter, usually before the age of 2. Origin Old English stēor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stier and German Stier. verb.1 phr. noun.1 steer¹ verbstɪrstir [with object] 1(of a person) guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder. （人）驾驶（车辆，船舶，飞机） he steered the boat slowly toward the busy quay 他驾着船慢慢地驶向忙碌的码头。 no object he let Lily steer 他让莉莉驾车。 Example sentencesExamples With the wise guys steering the ship and the youngsters learning from them, we'll be a better industry tomorrow than we were yesterday. Phaire grabbed the wheel and steered the car and the driver saw where he held it at the top of the wheel. It steers her vessel down the river, as if on a predestined course. The rationale was that the manual should have pointed out that cruise control does not actually steer a car even if it is maintaining its speed. This would be analogous to steering an aircraft by fooling an autopilot into responding to a non-existing course deviation. The port tunnel will steer lorries away from Dublin's quays, drawing people back to the river. She said the boat's captain was ill so Ramdhanie, eager to steer the boat, had set sail with a two-man crew. They were arrested when they were trying to steer the ship into a Somali port. He was unable to row the boat and couldn't steer the vessel having lost his rudder on day one of the voyage. Without hydraulic subsystems, we slowed and steered the aircraft with differential power, coming to a stop on an off-duty runway. This is a very responsive boat and inexperienced operators will need to be careful not to over trim and steer a boat that responds so quickly. Boeing has made one such system and used it to steer military aircraft remotely. Who but a fool would entrust his life to the hands of such a captain who steers his vessel according to his whims and fancies, and not by the Government chart? The boatman steers the boat out into the current where Paul and his fellow co-celebrity, Scotland rugby star Rob Wainwright, make the first casts of the season. David grabbed hold of the steering wheel, trying to steer the car through the furious traffic on the highway. During the takeoff run, use pure nosewheel/tailwheel steering until the rudder gathers enough aerodynamic authority. The free swiveling nose wheel is steered by differential brakes, rudder and throttles and the aircraft is very maneuverable on the ground. Sailors steer dinghies using a rudder and the crew use their body weight to counterbalance the forces developed by the sail and their common characteristic are lifting centreboards. The rudder is all what you have to steer the airplane. They probably incapacitated the flight crews, then took over the controls and steered the aircraft into their targets, the experts said. Synonyms guide, direct, manoeuvre 1.1no object, with adverbial of direction (of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) be guided in a specified direction. （车辆，船舶，飞机）被驾驶；驾驶起来 the ship steered into port 船驶进港口。 Example sentencesExamples There really isn't any reason for it to have steered in that direction, but they do wobble a little bit. The driver steered into trees and bushes at the side of the road to try to slow the vehicle. The Team quickly steered into formation, making the necessary preparations and performing the jump through lightspace in a matter of moments. Ritter took the helm and steered the ship into the sea. He steers to the left, accelerates to near bumper-nudging distance, in effort I assume to intimidate the first driver into submission. He placed his arm around her shoulders and steered in the direction he came from. But Ransome was my man - his boy sailors steered their boats as close to the banks as possible and coiled ropes as neatly as interior decorators. The light turned into a tunnel, which Patrick steered into. A small vessel was slowly steering towards her, although it looked like it had seen better days. The wind was pushing the car from the left, and each time it dropped I swerved slightly in that direction from steering into the gale in an effort to keep myself on the road. If this is not in the same direction that you had in mind for them, they will often need to be trained onto the support that they have been given and actively steered in the right direction. I steered into the bike racks, and dismounted from my alloy steed, then rushed back through the opening in the chain link fence. It has sure-footed, precise handling with a very rigid platform, good steering, a willing engine and a great set of brakes. After detecting objects using a front-mounted camera, the obstacle's presence is noted by the Linux-based computer, and the bike steers around it. Thus, to protect himself, he steered and drove in the direction of the police station. The charioteers were crack units of specially-trained frogmen who sat astride a 30 ft-long torpedo which they steered into enemy harbours. She steered in the direction of the bar, but I got the feeling she was only under the pretence of buying more drinks. It was as if both the man and the driver saw each other at the same time. The coach steered over to the left and the front left wheel went up the kerb. She steered into the oncoming lane, and motioned for the Dodge to pull over. The ship steered towards the great lighthouse, around whose base, waves boiled white and broke in showers of foam against treacherous dark rocks. The police car was trying to get out of the way but Mac steered into it. 1.2 Follow (a course) in a specified direction. 沿着（航道）前进 the fishermen were steering a direct course for Kodiak 渔民们沿着一条笔直的航道驶向科潘。 Example sentencesExamples Cumbria's most popular tourist attraction has a new man at the helm and is looking to steer a course towards future growth. By holding its finger to the breeze every so often, the party has steered a winding course through the Section 28 debate. In trying to steer a course between education and entertainment, the show ends up becalmed, devoid of the giddy momentum that insight or cheap thrills would provide. They belonged to a generation of hard-working people whose priorities were well focused and who steered a steady course in a world far more at ease with itself than in modern times. As should become clear, I steer a course between condemning Forster's nostalgia and embracing it. A praiseworthy attitude of members of either side that steered the course of the talks smoothly was a ‘share the pain’ component. Many policy-makers agonise over this situation; it's very worrisome, because it is so difficult to steer the right course on these very delicate matters. ‘To continue to steer a steady course we must hold firm in our demand for discipline in pay setting across the economy,’ added the Chancellor. Well, you know, I steer a steady course, and I stay that course no matter what the pressure. The East Timorese are steering their own course, but it promises to be a bumpy ride. He steered a neutral course between the USA and the USSR, which became all the more difficult after the outbreak of the Vietnam War. While the nymphs lie low, sucking roots in sheltering soil, you will steer a course from the eager springs of boyhood to the braided delta of manhood and majority. It is the possibility of failure that forces a mass-market broadcasting organization to steer a straight course. McKay and director David Brown manage to steer a safe course through what is an emotional minefield. However, cox Sean Stephenson steered a good course and prevented them from passing. I think the Pope is trying to steer a course in between and trying to be as fair as he can. Whether you are an IT manager or a consultant responsible for advising clients, this book is a must to assist you in steering a clear course through the open source sea. Chen Yi was not the Great Helmsman but he was there at the helm of the new China, steering its course into the 21st century. Long before she set out for the Ganga, Katrin Simon knew that to steer a course down the great river would be to navigate, not only a geography, but also a mythology. Freely, an authority on Ottoman history, steers a clear course through these intricacies. 1.3 Guide the movement or course of (someone or something) 指导，引导 he had steered her to a chair 他把她领到椅子旁。 figurative he made an attempt to steer the conversation back to Heather 〈喻〉他试图把话题再转回到希瑟身上。 Example sentencesExamples The pilot attempted to steer the chopper off to the side but he couldn't manage it in time. He sent in a delicate chip on goal which produced a top class save from the Saints goalkeeper, Roy just managing to get a fingertip to the ball to steer Convery's effort to safety. The Reds got off to a good start and took the lead when Jonathan Brennan steered the ball past Niall Fitzpatrick who was having a great game in the Blues goal. Dennis Bergkamp swings in a free-kick from the left, Gilberto flicks it goalwards and it fizzes narrowly wide. Patrick Vieira lunged in an attempt to steer the ball home, but to no avail. But, although the striker was in a perfect position to score, a brilliant tackle by Deloumeaux steered the ball off his toe. Lehmann steered a ball from Strong to third man and called for a second run but he had not anticipated Brown hitting the stumps with a fast throw from the boundary edge. Nor could it have been good for the ego when Toibin promptly steered the conversation back to Eddie Hobbs. Unnoticeably, she steered the conversation far away from the subject. Jou frequently made attempts to steer the conversation toward Rork, but Valen would not allow it. Although he attempted to steer the horses back on course, he could not prevent them from running into the plaintiff and injuring her. When I finally track down Wah for a brief chat at 8: 30 a.m. at his home office, the elusive poet steers the conversation to others, deflecting the attention. Finn asked, attempting to steer the conversation onto a different track. I attempted to steer the conversation towards another course. Barker was first to react and the striker steered the ball into the net from close range to put the Rams 2-up. The plane dramatically fell from 27,000 ft to 3,000 ft in just eight minutes as the pilot attempted to steer his way into the Roma airport to land. From the resultant penalty, Wood went for goal, but on this occasion the malevolent wind steered the ball off target. As it turned out Lowry popped up at the far post to steer the ball home for the lead. Nawaz, after a streaky boundary to third man off Ganguly, was caught at slip next ball attempting to steer the ball in the same direction. After thirty minutes, she attempted to steer the conversation away from himself before she went insane. I held back a smile at his obvious attempt to steer me back on course. Synonyms guide, conduct, direct, lead, take, usher, escort, shepherd, marshal, herd nounstɪrstir informal A piece of advice or information concerning the development of a situation. 〈非正式〉建议；忠告，劝告 the need for the school to be given a clear steer as to its future direction 需要就国民健康保险制度的未来发展方向给予明确的建议。 Example sentencesExamples What is needed is a clear steer from Government of a long-term commitment to such uses. That is what is at the heart of the Lopdell decision and it is the issue that I want to come back to, so that we can have a clear steer on what the options are for dealing with those anomalies. The main concern will be the steer on how much energy the firm has managed to contract in advance to power suppliers. Despite the Home Office's denials, Mr Brown has previously suggested that the Guardian Group has ‘got a clear steer from somebody on the inside’. Despite the inspector's comments on the back of the UDP public inquiry, Asda says the inquiry did not give it a clear steer and it is currently working on revised plans. He said: ‘The inspector's inquiry did not give us a clear steer, one way or the other.’ This has been interpreted as a clear steer for councils to consider congestion charging. The second time, I gave her a clear steer in saying that the audited accounts are a matter of public record. If the trials had generated a clear steer, one way or the other, there would have been sighs of relief all round. Phrases steer clear of Take care to avoid or keep away from. 绕开，避开 his program steers clear of prickly local issues 他的方案避开了棘手的地方问题。 Example sentencesExamples He tries to avoid point accumulation and steers clear of stomping on his opponents, resetting after every botched attempt. I also steered clear of even talking about the topic of Sherrie's pain. There are areas of every American city that you steer clear of or hurry through because they are more akin to third than first world. The report is analytical in the sense of identifying issues, but judicious in seeking balanced comment, and because it is careful to avoid judgments, it steers clear of provocation. Bear in mind to take great care to steer clear of the cliffs when skirting the corrie - whichever option is chosen. If anyone could give me any recommendations/ones to steer clear of, then let me know. Even then, he shunned the limelight, refusing interviews and steering clear of showbiz events. Although he did not yet have a clear plan for his future, John steered clear of the hard-working, hard-drinking lifestyle of many of his fellow building workers. By causing animals to steer clear of such objects, disgust helps them to avoid being poisoned or infected. They chose to work with fast-growing retailers who were rethinking how to sell furnishings, and they steered clear of most traditional home stores. Synonyms keep away from, keep one's distance from, keep at arm's length, give a wide berth to, avoid, avoid dealing with, have nothing to do with, shun, eschew Origin Old English stīeran, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sturen and German steuern. steer² nounstɪrstir A male domestic bovine animal that has been castrated and is raised for beef. Example sentencesExamples They raised cackling laying hens and pastured fat, spotted steers. Beef cattle sold included steers, heifers not kept for replacements, and market bulls and cows. Increased gain from supplementing yearling steers DDGS while grazing summer range did not affect feedlot performance and can be economical. In April, half the steers were sent to a feedlot in Steele's Tavern, while the rest stayed in West Virginia to graze rotationally. Our first assignment was to move a group of steers from one holding pen, down an aisle, into a holding tub, through a curved chute, then weigh them on a scale and move them through a squeeze chute. In many cases it paid the highest price across the various grades of steers, heifers and cows. Results of preconditioning steers and heifers are similar. Enhanced immune function was not equivocal in beef feedlot steers. Heifers had more desirable yield and quality grades than steers. At the factories, Mr. Bryan said agents were finding it more difficult to get under 30 month steers and beef heifers were also in scarce supply and strong demand. On the date of harvest, steers were transported to a commercial packing plant 34 km from the experimental feedlot. English has cattle, cows, bulls, bullocks, heifers, steers, oxen, and a few more [and spot who has never been good on where ox ends and oxen begin]. However, the problems of the steers, heifers and cow trade have been completely ignored and farmers simply are not making money. Organizers plan to slaughter fed cattle, Holstein steers and cows at the plant and produce specialty beef for Jewish and Muslim markets. In the current experiments, no relationship was observed in Angus × Simmental steers and heifers. Utilization of mature low-quality grass hay by lambs and steers supplemented with soybean meal products Producers in northeastern New Mexico typically purchase steers to graze pasture from different regions of the country. Bull calves from dairy herds are usually castrated, becoming steers, and sent to feedlots, where they are fattened for slaughter, usually before the age of 2. Carcass revenue increased for heavier carcasses and steers had a higher value relative to heifers. Both heifers and steers showed a significant treatment effect on the severity of abscesses. Origin Old English stēor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stier and German Stier. verb.1 phr. noun.1
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